Overview
- Retail alcohol sales are now permitted from 11 a.m. to midnight for 180 days, reversing the long-standing 2 p.m.–5 p.m. blackout.
- The change took effect via an amendment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act published in the Royal Gazette.
- On-site drinking may continue until 1 a.m., though sales must stop at midnight under the new rules.
- Sales during the newly opened hours are limited to authorised and registered outlets, including shops and restaurants.
- Officials describe the relaxation as an economic and tourism boost for the holiday season, with safety impacts to be evaluated before any permanent decision.