Parliament Amends Alcohol Sales Law, Effective 3rd April
Summary
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day) Amendment Act 2026 comes into force on 3 April 2026, amending the law regarding the sale of alcohol by on-licences, cellar doors and RSAs on restricted trading days. The Ministry of Justice advises licensees to seek independent legal advice as a Local Alcohol Plan or other specific licence conditions may affect what they can or cannot do on a restricted trading day.
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The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Act 2026 modifies restrictions on alcohol sales by on-licences, cellar doors and registered sensory analysis areas (RSAs) on four restricted trading days: Anzac Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. The law comes into force on 3 April 2026. Licensees affected by these changes should review their Local Alcohol Plan conditions and seek independent legal advice to determine what sales activities are permissible on restricted days under their specific licence conditions.
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Changes to alcohol sales on restricted trading days
Parliament has changed the law regarding the sale of alcohol by on-licences, cellar doors and RSAs on restricted trading days.
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day) Amendment Act 2026 comes into force on 3 April 2026.
Download an explainer [PDF, 209 KB] that provides further information about the law change.
Licensees may wish to seek independent legal advice as a Local Alcohol Plan (LAP) or other specific licence conditions may affect what they can or cannot do on a restricted trading day.
Further information about the Amendment Act, including links to the Justice Committee report, submissions and amendments, is available on Parliament’s website. (external link)
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