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When can I buy alcohol on Christmas in Michigan? What to know
Christmas Cheer Without Alcohol: Tips For Staying Sober
It can be difficult to stay away from alcohol around Christmas as we are constantly surrounded by it and therefore tempted to drink. While your loved ones may be enjoying their drinks and encouraging you to follow suit, here are a few tips for those who wish to stay sober.
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If you’re planning to have a glass of wine, a mixed drink or beer on Christmas, you should plan to stock up ahead of time.
Michigan cuts off alcohol sales at bars, restaurants and stores early on Christmas Eve, and prohibits sales on Christmas until mid-day.
Here’s what you need to know:
When can I buy alcohol on Christmas?
Michigan closes alcohol sales at midnight on Christmas Eve and prohibits sales until noon on Christmas Day. The restriction applies to all licensees that sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on or off the licensed premises.
Who can buy alcohol in Michigan during the holidays?
State law restricts alcohol purchases to people who are 21 and older. On Christmas, the most recent legal birth date will be Dec. 25, 2004.
However, cashiers, clerks, bartenders, waiters and waitresses, and others are prohibited from selling to any visibly intoxicated patron regardless of age.
Does eggnog contain alcohol?
The holiday drink can be made alcohol-free or include a spirit.
Spirited versions often include bourbon, rum or brandy.
What are alcohol sales hours on New Year’s?
While Christmas hours are generally shorter, locations that sell alcohol for on-premises consumption are allowed to remain in operation New Year’s Eve until 4 a.m. on Jan. 1. Patrons may consume alcohol until 4:30 a.m.
Can I buy alcohol in another state and bring it home for the holiday?
A person of legal age may bring up to 312 ounces of alcoholic liquor that contains less than 21% alcohol by volume — about 24 12-ounce containers of beer or 12 750-milliliter containers of wine — from another state without prior approval.
Can I purchase alcohol online and have it shipped to me?
Yes, in some cases. Michigan requires a special direct license for out-of-state shippers.
Bell’s Brewery notes that shipping beer directly to consumers is illegal in Michigan, but that some third-party companies can handle the transaction via retailers. UberEats lists alcohol delivery from retailers as a service on its website.
The U.S. Postal Service prohibits most shipments of alcohol.
If you purchase from a business, FedEx will ship alcohol.
UPS lists alcohol as a restricted item, which it ships under specific criteria.