Are Triangle ABC stores open or closed on Thanksgiving? When to buy liquor
Key Takeaways
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- All ABC liquor stores in Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake close on Nov. 27.
- Beer and wine may be purchased at grocery stores open on Thanksgiving.
- Shoppers should plan ahead and restock before the holiday.
Anyone who wants to mix cocktails on Thanksgiving Day needs to make plans ahead of time to restock their bars.
All ABC stores in the following counties are closed Thursday, Nov. 27:
- Chatham County
- Durham County
- Johnston County
- Orange County
- Wake County
Beer and wine can be purchased at grocery stores, which may be open on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving 2025
Here’s everything you need to know about Thanksgiving week in the Raleigh area.
- Some restaurants are open on Thanksgiving day. Here’s a list.
- Only a handful of grocery stores are open (with limited hours) on Thursday. Learn which ones.
- Which grocer has the most affordable store-bought Thanksgiving meal? We checked.
- Trash pickup schedules change for the holiday around the Triangle. Check your town.
- Liquor stores also change hours, but here’s where you can still buy booze on the holiday.
- Cold weather is expected around Thanksgiving. Here’s how chilly it could get.
- Holiday travel could be impacted by severe weather conditions throughout the country.
- If you’re flying for the holiday, follow these travel tips to avoid RDU’s usual Thanksgiving mayhem.
- Where’s the best pie? This beloved local bakery just won our contest.
- Many malls and stores are shifting their hours for Black Friday. Here’s how early they’ll open.
This story has been updated.
This story was originally published November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM.
Renee Umsted
The News & Observer
