Sale and Supply of Alcohol - Anzac Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day
April 02, 2026
The law around the sale of alcohol by on-licences, cellar doors and RSAs on restricted trading days has changed.
These changes come into force on 3 April 2026.
All on-licences can now open and sell alcohol as per their normal trading hours on Anzac Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day. Any condition on an individual licence which specifies that no alcohol is to be sold or supplied on these days no longer applies.
The change includes removing the requirement that alcohol may only be served to people dining or lodging at on-licensed premises.
All other licence conditions and any LAP requirements continue to apply. Licence holders must also continue to meet all obligations under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, including requirements relating to minors, intoxication, and responsible service.
A breakdown of the changes and how the new law may affect licence holders is available below.
For more information is available on the Ministry of Justice website. Sale and Supply of Alcohol