As the festive season kicks into high gear, knowing the liquor trading hours during the Christmas and New Year holidays is essential for both customers and traders. The Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship has released the official operating hours for various liquor establishments. Here’s the breakdown:
Key Dates to Remember
• December 25, 26, and 27, 2024
• January 1, 2, and 3, 2025
These dates follow the regulations set in the Liquor (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, and Traditional Beer (Amendment) Regulations, 2018. Below is a detailed guide to liquor trading hours:
Bar and Club Liquor Licenses
• Monday to Thursday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Friday, Saturday, and Public Holidays: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Bar in Restaurant
• Monday to Thursday: 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Friday, Saturday, and Public Holidays: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Liquor Depot
• Monday to Thursday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Friday, Saturday, and Public Holidays: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Bottle Store Liquor
• Monday to Saturday and Public Holidays: 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Sunday: Closed
Distributor and Wholesale Liquor
• Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Public Holidays: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed
Discotheque/Nightclub
• Monday to Saturday: 12:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Home Brews (e.g., Mokuru, Khadi, Nkumbi, Setopoti, Ila)
• Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Additional Notes for Liquor Traders
1. Music within licensed premises is allowed, provided it is not excessively loud.
2. Distributors and wholesalers may only sell liquor to licensed liquor traders.
3. Adherence to the Liquor Act and its regulations is mandatory.
For further inquiries, contact the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship Public Relations Office at 3601330/318 or email [email protected].
Plan your festive season responsibly and enjoy the holidays!
