DC Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Administration

06/19/2026

ABCA's offices are closed today in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday.

Have a complaint over the long weekend? Please use our complaint form or call (202) 442-4423.

Members of the public may submit complaints and report incidents online and by phone 24/7.

06/15/2026

ABCA, Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations Across the District

Between May 26 and June 11, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down three businesses for illegal cannabis sales. The Closure Orders were executed Tuesday, May 26, at Green Magic, on Thursday, June 4, at Smoke Island, and....

06/10/2026

During today's ABC board meeting, James Turner was sworn in. Mr. Turner hails from Ward 1 and has an extensive public service background.

More: https://abca.dc.gov/release/ward-one-leader-james-turner-sworn-dc-alcoholic-beverage-and-cannabis-board

06/08/2026

Upcoming alcohol licensing deadlines:

06/04/2026

Due to scheduled maintenance, ABCA’s medical cannabis patient registration system may not be available on Saturday (June 6) between midnight and 2:00 am.

You can also reach us at (202) 442-4423.

06/02/2026

DC alcohol license holders for June 2026:

The attached list details alcohol licensed businesses in the District of Columbia.

05/29/2026

Catch up on the latest issue of our Last Call newsletter.

Topics in this issue: DC Hospitality Amendment Act 2026 ID Checking Guide Selling to Minors Compliance Reminder Special Event Extended Hours Spring and Summer Holiday Extended Hours Upcoming Compliance Deadlines Training and Info Sessions Board Recess and Office Closures

05/26/2026

Medical cannabis program metrics for April 2026:

The medical cannabis program was transferred to ABCA on September 30, 2020. Medical cannabis program metrics provided by ABCA:

05/25/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
We will reopen tomorrow
at 8:30 a.m.

05/22/2026

Extended hours for the holiday weekend. Here's the list of registered establishments who can extended their alcohol service hours until 4am: tinyurl.com/24dnsztx