Is The Beer Store or LCBO Open Over Easter Weekend 2025?

With the Easter long weekend approaching, many Ontarians are wondering: Is The Beer Store open over Easter weekend? Here’s what you need to know before stocking up.

The Beer Store Easter Weekend Hours (Ontario)

• Closed:
  • Good Friday (April 18, 2025)
  • Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025)
    
• Open with regular hours:
  • Saturday (April 19, 2025)
  • Easter Monday (April 21, 2025)

The business encourages customers to plan ahead and reminds everyone to return empties after the holidays as part of its recycling program.

LCBO Easter Weekend Hours

• Closed:
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Sunday
• Open:
  • Easter Monday (some locations may operate on reduced hours)

Note: LCBO convenience outlets may remain open depending on local municipality rules.

Can You Still Buy Alcohol on the Holiday?

Yes—Ontario’s expanded alcohol sales rules allow certain convenience and grocery stores to sell beer, wine, cider, and ready-to-drink beverages on holidays.

• Holiday sale hours:
  7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Wine Rack Stores

Many Wine Rack locations in Ontario will remain open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, including several in Toronto. Hours may vary, so it’s best to use the Wine Rack store locator.

TL;DR: Quick Summary

Retailer	Good Friday	Saturday	Easter Sunday	Easter Monday
The Beer Store	Closed	Open	Closed	Open
LCBO	Closed	Open	Closed	Open (varies)
Wine Rack	Some Open	Open	Some Open	Open
Convenience Stores	Open (7 a.m. – 11 p.m.)	Open	Open (7 a.m. – 11 p.m.)	Open

More…

• https://www.insauga.com/is-the-beer-store-open-over-the-easter-weekend-in-ontario
• https://www.insidehalton.com/news/easter-beer-store-lcbo-hours/article_510a3c38-4699-5fd9-b20c-6aeca5dd327d.html
• https://www.insidehalton.com/news/easter-beer-store-lcbo-hours/article_510a3c38-4699-5fd9-b20c-6aeca5dd327d.html 
• https://www.overheretoronto.com/easter-weekend-in-toronto-whats-closed-open