Liquor Licence Holders to Receive New Year’s Extension

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Media Release

1 November 2023

Liquor licence holders will be granted an extension beyond regular closing times on New Year’s Eve.

At a recent meeting, the Liquor Licensing Board decided that bars, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels will be permitted to sell liquor and play music until 4:00 a.m. on the morning of Monday, 1 January 2024.

Licensees are advised that the last serving of alcohol must be done at 3:50 a.m., ten minutes prior to the closing time – in accordance with Section 11 (8) of the Liquor Licensing Act (2019 Revision). The playing of music must cease promptly at 4:00 a.m.

All other licensing stipulations will remain in effect. The board also noted that there are no extensions in effect for Christmas Eve on Sunday, 24 December.

For more information, contact the Department of Commerce and Investment on 945-0943 or info@dci.gov.ky.

For more information, please contact financialservices@caymangov.ky

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