Police Remind Businesses of Liquor Sales Ban for Easter Weekend

As Easter approaches, the Belize Police Department is reminding liquor license holders across the country to observe the legal restrictions on the sale of alcohol during the holiday weekend.

In a directive issued on April 15, 2025, the Commissioner of Police relies on key provisions under Section 27 of the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act and Regulation 5 of the Liquor License Regulations. The memo outlines that no liquor is to be sold, exposed for sale, consumed, or delivered on licensed premises at any time during the mandated closure period, including Good Friday, April 18, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Only restaurant license holders may serve liquor—and only under one condition: it must be sold with a full meal, and the alcohol must be consumed while eating. The law clearly states that no alcohol sales are permitted without a meal on that day.

Police Commanders have been tasked with conducting inspections to ensure strict compliance with all aspects of the law. They are also reminded to monitor for violations such as:

• Unauthorized alterations to premises without board approval.
• Persons found on licensed premises during closure periods.

The directive emphasizes that only the license holder or their employees may be present at licensed establishments when they are officially closed.

The police are urging full cooperation to ensure that the Easter weekend remains safe and peaceful.