RICHMOND, Va. (DC News Now) — If you didn’t stock up on your libation needs from the ABC store before Thanksgiving, you’re out of luck for the actual holiday.
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (VABC) said all its stores across the state would be closed on Nov. 28. Anyone who wanted to purchase liquor in the Commonwealth would be able to do so again on Nov. 29.
Hours, themselves, can vary by location, normally. You can check for information about a specific store here.
VABC said it would be offering deals at its stores Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Addtionally, VABC said there would be sales on different items throughout the holiday season.
The authority’s website states: “From big parties to intimate get-togethers, the holidays are for eating, drinking and merry mingling. Add some jingle to your glass and save BIG during our Black Friday, Cyber Monday Sale. Enjoy 20% off select 1.75L bottles, November 29 through December 2,” while encouraging people drink responsibly.
Among events taking place in the month of December are:
- 20% off sale on 15 vodkas, including Absolut, Deep Eddy, Grey Goose, and Smirnoff (Dec. 11 to Dec. 12)
- 20% off sale on 15 whiskeys, including 1792, Bulleit, Knob Creek, and WhistlePig (Dec. 18 to Dec. 19)
You’ll find the list of promotions from VABC here.