Have you ever experienced a closed Vinmonopolet shop door during Easter? The opening and closing of liquor stores is strictly regulated by the Alcohol Act, which sets out strict rules regarding opening hours.
Alcohol Act
Pursuant to § 3-4 of the Alcohol Act, Vinmonopolet stores can be open until 18:00 p.m., except for days preceding Sundays and holidays, when it closes at 16:00 p.m. During Easter 2023, liquor stores will be open on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4, and on Wednesday, April 5, they will be open until 16 p.m. at the latest. On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, shops will be closed, and on Holy Saturday they will be open until 00 p.m. at the latest. On Easter Sunday, April 15 and 00, Vinmonopolet stores will be closed.
However, it is worth remembering that some stores may have their own opening hours, so it is always worth checking the website The wine monopolyto check the opening hours of the selected location. Safe and happy shopping!
Opening hours on Easter
Saturday April 1: 10:00 - no later than 16:00
Sunday April 2: closed
Monday April 3: 10:00 - no later than 18:00
Tuesday April 4: 10:00 - no later than 18:00
Wednesday April 5: 10:00 - no later than 16:00
Maundy Thursday : closed
Good Friday : closed
Eve : 10:00 - no later than 15:00
1st Easter Sunday: closed
2nd Easter Sunday : closed
