Bars, liquor stores and cannabis stores are now allowed to open on Christmas Day, according to the AGLC

By Charles Lefebvre

AGLC lifts Christmas Day closure for liquor and cannabis stores, bars

Dec 16, 2019 | 11:06 AM

EDMONTON, AB — The Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has made changes to operating hours for retail liquor and cannabis establishments for the holiday season.

According to a news release from the province, liquor stores, cannabis venues and bars will now be allowed to operate on Christmas Day.

“Lifting the restrictions to allow these liquor and cannabis licensees to stay open on December 25 is another opportunity to reduce red tape and support licensees in making business decisions that best support their operational needs,” a release from the province reads.

The decision to open is optional for licensees, the release states, and all other rules guiding responsible service and service hours remain in effect.