WorldPride and FIFA Club World Cup 

Summer Holiday Extended Hours

Eligible On-Premises Retailer, Manufacturer with an On-Site Sales and Consumption Permit, and Temporary License holders may register to participate in the Extended Holiday Hours Program.

Approved participants can sell, serve, and permit the consumption of alcohol between 6:00 a.m.- 4:00 a.m. and operate 24 hours daily. The next eligible holidays and registration deadlines are:  

• Memorial Day Weekend | The deadline to register was April 28 Extended hours start the evening of Friday, May 23, and end at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26.  

• Juneteenth | The deadline to register was Monday, May 19 Extended hours start the evening of Wednesday, June 18, and end at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 19.  

• Independence Day Weekend | Deadline: Wednesday, June 4 Extended hours start the evening of Thursday, July 3, and end at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 6.  

• Labor Day | Deadline: Friday, August 1 Extended hours start the evening of Friday, August 29, and end at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, September 1. 

A list of registered establishments is published on ABCA's website prior to the start of the holiday. 

Solicitor’s License Annual Payment

The holder of a Solicitor License is permitted to transport and take orders of alcoholic beverages on behalf of a wholesaler or manufacturer that the solicitor represents. The annual payment for a Solicitor’s license is due by Monday, June 30.

Licensee Report Filing Deadlines

Select licensees are required to submit regular product sales and/or production reports. Compliance filings must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date. Late and non-filers may be subject to late fees and/or license suspension. Upcoming deadlines are as follows:

Quarterly Statements

Second quarter statements covering the period of April 1 - June 30, 2025, for Hotel, Restaurant, and Brew Pub license holders are due by Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Semiannual Statements 

Semiannual Statements for Caterers and Third-Party Alcohol Delivery licensees are due by July 31, 2025, for the period of January 1 - June 30, 2025. 

DC Council Grants the ABC Board Authority to Extend Hours for Special Events   

On April 1, 2025, the DC Council passed the On-Premises and On-Site Extended Hours Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, granting the ABC Board the authority to extend the hours of sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages for on-premises retailers, manufacturers holding an on-site sales and consumption permit, and temporary licensees for cultural events, sporting events, or tourism-related events. The legislation was signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser on April 22, 2025, and took effect on that date.

As a result, the ABC Board granted an extension of hours for WorldPride 2025 and 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, as noted above. Additional details are available in the public notice. 

A Streatery Endorsement allows establishments to sell and serve alcohol on new and expanded ground floor or street level outdoor public or private space not listed on its existing alcohol license, such as parking lanes, travel lanes and alleys. Before offering such programming or services, venues must apply for a Streatery Endorsement.

The District's Department of Transportation and Department of Buildings have proposed rules, detailed in the DC Register, to make the Streatery program permanent. The public may submit a public comment before June 2, 2025, to publicspace.policy@dc.gov. 

More information about the program is available at Streateries | Public Space Activation. More information about the endorsement is available on ABCA's website or contact ABCA.AlcoholLicensing@dc.gov for questions.

ABCA is committed to the prevention of underage drinking in the District. In addition to conducting compliance checks and offering ID Compliance training to licensees, ABCA also provides education directly to minors at most local colleges, universities and youth groups. 

Through the DC Double Check 101 program, Staff from ABCA's Enforcement division provide onsite information sessions to educate young people about the effects of alcohol and the risks that can be associated with underage and binge drinking. ABCA staff engage with youth, demonstrating the experience of driving while impaired and discussing indicators of excessive drinking. 

To request an information session, contact Public Information Officer Mary McNamara or Community Outreach Specialist Sarah Weniger. More information about underage drinking prevention is available on ABCA's website. 

ABCA offers training and information sessions throughout the year. Offerings are virtual and free with advanced registration. Select recordings and presentations from our most recent training and information sessions are available online. 

• ABC 101 - This course introduces new and prospective licensees to key alcohol and medical cannabis operator basics such as local laws, enforcement, and best practices. Registration is open for the next session to be held on Tuesday, May 27.  
  
  
• ID Compliance - This course focuses on preventing underage drinking by reducing youth access to alcohol through retailer education. The course covers topics including tips for ID verification, resources, and the Sale to Minor program. Registration is open for the next training to be held on Monday, August 18, 2025.  

During the summer, ABCA's office will be closed for the following holidays: 

• Memorial Day - Monday, May 26 

• Juneteenth - Thursday, June 19 

• Independence Day - Friday, July 4 

• Labor Day - Monday, September 1

Additionally, the ABC Board will be in recess on the following dates: 

• May 28 

• June 18 

• July 2 

• August 20 - September 9 

View the 2025 ABCA Office Calendar and ABC Board schedule.