DC Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Administration

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.

File a Complaint | abra Members of the public may submit complaints and report incidents online and by phone 24/7.

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

ABCA, MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations Across the District | abra 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....

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

Upcoming alcohol licensing deadlines:

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.

DC alcohol license holders for June 2026:

Current Alcohol License Holders | abra The attached list details alcohol licensed businesses in the District of Columbia.

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

May/June 2026 Last Call Newsletter | abra 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

Medical cannabis program metrics for April 2026:

Medical Cannabis - Program Metrics | abra The medical cannabis program was transferred to ABCA on September 30, 2020. Medical cannabis program metrics provided by ABCA:

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

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