Belmopan, December 24, 2022
Regarding the sale of alcohol during the Christmas holidays, Cabinet has decided that all liquor-licensed premises will be allowed to operate on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as per the standard rules of operation.
This, therefore, means that the closing hours will be as follows:
| Type of License | Time |
| Restaurant | 12:00 midnight |
| Night Club | 2:00 a.m. |
| Shop or Beer | 9:00 p.m. |
| Publican’s Special | 12:00 midnight |
| Publican’s General | 10:00 p.m. |
| Convenience Store | 12:00 midnight |
| Hotel | 12:00 midnight |
| Member’s Club | 3:00 a.m. |
| Malt and Cider | 11:00 p.m. |
In the coming weeks, the Attorney General will prepare draft amendments to the Intoxicating Liquor License Act to reflect the above-mentioned decision.
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