Extended hours
You need to apply for extended hours to your premises licence if you wish to sell alcohol during hours that are outwith your current core hours. You can only extend the core hours of the premises in connection with either:
- a special event or occasion to be catered for on the premises
- a special event of local or national significance
Extended hours have effect for the period granted by the Licensing Board; however, the period of grant can be no more than one month. It is important to note that extended hours are for ad hoc occasions and that any events or occasions that take place regularly on your premises should be incorporated within your Operating Plan.
Examples of events which could be considered special or significant:
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Charity fundraisers
- Christmas and New Year Celebrations
- Local and National celebrations
Each application will be treated on its own merits.
How to apply
The extended hours application form is available for download:
Your completed application form and fee should be sent to:
Festive dates 2026
- Friday 11 December 2026
- Saturday 12 December 2026
- Friday 18 December 2026
- Saturday 19 December 2026
- Thursday 24 December 2026
- Friday 25 December 2026
- Saturday 26 December 2026
- Sunday 27 December 2026
- Thursday 31 December 2026
- Friday 01 January 2027
The dates listed above are the dates from which extended trading hours apply. For example, premises trading on Friday 11 December 2026 may continue trading until 2am on Saturday 12 December 2026.