Good Friday Liquor and Music Restrictions

Cayman Islands Government News

Published March 31st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Cayman Islands Department of Commerce and Investment issued a reminder to liquor, music, and dancing licensees regarding Easter period restrictions. On Thursday, 2 April, alcohol service must cease 10 minutes before closing, and alcohol sales are prohibited on Good Friday, 3 April. Music and dancing must end at 11:59pm on Thursday, 2 April. Hotels and restaurants with appropriate licenses are exempt.

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The Department of Commerce and Investment reminded holders of liquor, music, and dancing licences of restrictions under the Music and Dancing (Control) Act (2024 Revision). On April 2, alcohol service must end 10 minutes before permitted closing, and alcohol sales are prohibited on Good Friday, April 3 (with exemptions for hotels and restaurants). Music and dancing must cease at 11:59pm on April 2, with exemptions under sections 3(1) and 3(2) for hotels, restaurants, airports, and port areas.

Licensees should ensure compliance with the specified times: cease alcohol service 10 minutes early on April 2, and halt all alcohol sales on April 3. Music and dancing operations must end by 11:59pm on April 2. Establishments holding appropriate licenses may continue alcohol sales on Good Friday. Contact the Department of Commerce and Investment at +1(345) 945-0943 for clarification on exemptions.

What to do next

Cease alcohol service 10 minutes before permitted closing on April 2, 2026
Halt all alcohol sales on Good Friday, April 3, 2026 (unless holding appropriate hotel/restaurant license)
Stop music and dancing by 11:59pm on April 2, 2026

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Good Friday Restrictions for Liquor and Music and Dancing Licensees

31 March 2026 | Press Release | By: Monique Pryce

Holders of liquor, music and dancing licences across the Cayman Islands are reminded of the restrictions in place for the upcoming Easter period.

On Thursday, 2 April, the serving of alcohol must cease 10 minutes prior to the end of an establishment's permitted operating hours. The sale of alcohol is prohibited on Good Friday, 3 April, except for hotels and restaurants holding the appropriate licences.

Music and dancing are also prohibited on Good Friday and must cease at 11:59pm on Thursday, 2 April. Exemptions apply to hotels, restaurants, airports and port areas as stipulated in sections 3(1) and 3(2) of the Music and Dancing (Control) Act (2024 Revision).

For more information, persons may contact the Department of Commerce and Investment at +1(345) 945-0943 or email info@dci.gov.ky.

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