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Virginia Last Call Hours (2026)

Info: In Virginia, last call for on-premises alcohol service at bars and restaurants is 2 a.m. in localities where mixed-beverage sales are authorized; in all other localities on-premises service stops at midnight.

InfoVerified Aug 2, 2026

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In Virginia, last call for on-premises alcohol service at bars and restaurants is 2 a.m. in localities where mixed-beverage sales are authorized; in all other localities on-premises service stops at midnight. Off-premises retail sales stop at midnight everywhere. Private club and mixed-beverage casino licensees are excepted (3VAC5-50-30).

Official source: law.lis.virginia.gov →

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Last Call Hours in states bordering Virginia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

District of ColumbiaInfo
In the District of Columbia, on-premises service runs to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, with 4 a.m. allowed around major holidays.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: abca.dc.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
KentuckyConditional
Kentucky leaves bar hours to local governments in wet territories, and many areas remain dry or partially dry. Louisville and Lexington generally run to around 2 a.m. — verify the local rule.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MarylandInfo
In Maryland, statewide on-premises service runs to 2 a.m., and local ordinances may set earlier hours.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: atcc.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
North CarolinaInfo
In North Carolina, last call is 2 a.m., and it is the same statewide.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: abc2.nc.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
TennesseeInfo
In Tennessee, last call is 3 a.m. statewide, though some counties are dry.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
West VirginiaInfo
In West Virginia, last call is 2 a.m., though club licenses in cities like Charleston allow 3 a.m.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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