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No Alcohol Sales, Music Playing or Dancing on Good Friday , 29th March 2024 Published March 27th, 2024, 2:12 pm

Liquor licence holders are reminded that the sale of alcohol is prohibited on Good Friday, as stated in Section 11 (1) of the Liquor Licensing Law (2019 Revision). Only hotels and restaurants with the appropriate licenses are exempted. 

The playing of music and dancing is also prohibited on Good Friday. This restriction applies to all license categories except for hotels, restaurants, airports and 'port areas' as stipluated in Section 3(1) and 3(2) of the Music and Dancing (Control) Act (2024 Revision).

License holders are further reminded that the last serving of alcohol on Thursday 28th March must be done 10 minutes prior to the end of the establishment's permitted hours in accordance with Section 11(8) of the Liquor Licensing Act (2019 Revision). The playing of music and dancing must cease at 11:59 pm due to the Good Friday holiday.

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

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