What holidays are ABC stores closed in NC?

In North Carolina, ABC stores, which primarily sell alcohol, are closed on certain holidays. This closure is important for both residents and visitors who plan their shopping or visiting around these dates. Here’s a list of the holidays when ABC stores in North Carolina are closed:

1. New Year’s Day: ABC stores will be closed on January 1st, marking the start of the new year.
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: In observance of the civil rights leader’s birthday, ABC stores will be closed on the third Monday in January.
3. President’s Day: Celebrating the birthday of George Washington, this holiday falls on the third Monday in February, and ABC stores will be closed.
4. Good Friday: This Christian holiday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. ABC stores will be closed on this day.
5. Easter Sunday: While Easter Sunday is not a regular closure, some ABC stores may choose to remain closed in observance of the holiday.
6. Memorial Day: In honor of those who have died while serving in the military, ABC stores will be closed on the last Monday in May.
7. Independence Day: Celebrating the nation’s independence from Britain, ABC stores will be closed on July 4th.
8. Labor Day: ABC stores will be closed on the first Monday in September to honor the labor movement.
9. Columbus Day: While this holiday is not always observed in North Carolina, if it is, ABC stores will be closed on the second Monday in October.
10. Veterans Day: Celebrating the service of veterans, ABC stores will be closed on November 11th.
11. Thanksgiving Day: In observance of the national day of giving thanks, ABC stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, which is the fourth Thursday in November.
12. Christmas Day: The most widely celebrated holiday in the United States, ABC stores will be closed on December 25th.

It’s important to note that while these are the standard holidays when ABC stores are closed, there may be exceptions or additional closures for special events or circumstances. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it’s always best to check with the specific ABC store or the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.