How Late Are Liquor Stores Open in Alberta? A Late-Night Guide for St. Albert
When the store closes, what Alberta allows, and how to make a late run on St Albert Trail quick, easy and safe.
Read the guideLiquor Store Holiday Hours in St. Albert
Regular hours, holiday dates for 2026–27, and Alberta's legal hours for liquor sales. We keep our regular hours on every holiday.
Regular store hours
Sun–Thu 10 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–Midnight
| Monday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – Midnight |
| Saturday | 10 AM – Midnight |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
Hours are in St. Albert (Mountain) time.
Holiday hours 2026–27
We keep our regular hours on holidays, including Remembrance Day, Christmas and New Year's.
| Holiday | Date | City Liquor hours |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance DayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Christmas EveNot a statutory holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Christmas DayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – Midnight | |
| Boxing DayOptional holiday in Alberta | 10 AM – Midnight | |
| New Year's EveNot a statutory holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| New Year's DayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – Midnight | |
| Alberta Family DayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Good FridayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – Midnight | |
| Easter SundayNot a statutory holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Easter MondayOptional holiday in Alberta | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Victoria DayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Canada DayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Heritage DayOptional holiday in Alberta | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Labour DayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM | |
| Thanksgiving DayAlberta general holiday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
Holiday hours at City Liquor
Looking for liquor store holiday hours in St. Albert? Our regular hours are 10 AM to 10 PM Sunday to Thursday and 10 AM to midnight on Friday and Saturday. We keep our regular hours on holidays, including Remembrance Day, Christmas and New Year's, so the table above simply shows our normal hours for each date's day of the week. Questions? Call (825) 223-8787.
Alberta's legal hours for liquor sales
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) lets retail liquor stores set their own hours anywhere between 9 AM and 2 AM, seven days a week (AGLC Retail Liquor Store Handbook, s.4.1.1, amended December 2020). Stores may choose shorter hours, which is why closing times vary from store to store. A few related rules:
- Holidays: the old rule requiring liquor stores to close on Christmas Day was deleted in December 2019 (s.4.1.3). Each store now decides its own holiday hours.
- Daylight saving time: on the nights the clocks change, sales must stop before the clocks are adjusted and can't restart until the next business day (s.4.1.5).
- Municipal elections: municipalities will tell stores if they must close during an election (s.4.1.6).
- Delivery: a delivery order must leave the store between 9 AM and 2 AM, with 30 extra minutes allowed to deliver (s.4.11.2). See delivery & pickup.
Source: AGLC Retail Liquor Store Handbook (updated June 9, 2026).
Alberta holidays at a glance
Alberta has nine general (statutory) holidays: New Year's Day, Alberta Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day. Heritage Day, Boxing Day and Easter Monday are optional holidays that employers may choose to recognize (Alberta.ca). Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and Easter Sunday aren't holidays, but they're busy days for parties, so plan ahead.
Planning a holiday party?
Beat the rush: shop a few days early, use the party drinks calculator to work out quantities, and check our gift guide and holiday cocktails like mulled wine and hot toddies. Whatever you're celebrating, plan a safe ride home.
Please enjoy responsibly. You must be 18+ to buy alcohol in Alberta, and if you're drinking, plan a safe ride home.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are City Liquor's holiday hours?
City Liquor keeps its regular hours on holidays, including Remembrance Day, Christmas and New Year's: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The hours for each holiday follow the day of the week it falls on.
What time do liquor stores open and close in Alberta?
Alberta liquor stores may open as early as 9 a.m. and stay open as late as 2 a.m., seven days a week, under AGLC rules, but each store sets its own hours within that window. City Liquor in St. Albert is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Source: AGLC Retail Liquor Store Handbook · AGLC
Are liquor stores open on statutory holidays in Alberta?
Usually, yes, but each store decides. AGLC rules no longer require liquor stores to close on Christmas Day or any other holiday (the Christmas Day closure was dropped in 2019), so holiday hours vary from store to store. City Liquor keeps its regular hours on statutory holidays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Are liquor stores open on Remembrance Day in Alberta?
Yes, liquor stores in Alberta can open on Remembrance Day. Alberta's Remembrance Day Act only covers school ceremonies and doesn't require stores to close, and AGLC's hours rules are the same as on any other day. City Liquor is open its regular hours on November 11. In 2026 it falls on a Wednesday, so we're open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Source: Remembrance Day Act (Alberta King's Printer) · AGLC Retail Liquor Store Handbook
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