State Liquor Laws: What Time You Can Buy Alcohol

Ever wondered when you can legally purchase alcohol in your state? Laws regarding alcohol sales vary widely across the United States. In this blog post, we'll explore the different state-specific regulations governing alcohol sales times. Whether you're planning a party, a night out, or simply stocking your home bar, understanding your state's liquor laws is essential.
Why Alcohol Laws by State Are So Complicated
Not only is there a lot of variation in liquor law by state, but local jurisdictions can often pass their own alcohol laws. In some places, you can get a legal turducken: a wet city in a dry county in a wet state.
Even when local exceptions aren't allowed, state liquor laws can be complicated. Plus, they can change at any time.
The truth is, you shouldn't rely on any single blog article to tell you all the current local laws in the country. For the best information, look on your state or local liquor authority website.
How Do State Liquor Laws Restrict Alcohol Sales Hours?
A few states keep it simple with a single set of hours for all types of liquor in all types of sales.
But generally speaking, alcohol selling hours are dictated by:
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Premises/Business Type. On-premises sales are drinks purchased in restaurants and bars. Off-premises sales are bottles or cans you buy at grocery stores, convenience stores, and liquor stores. Some jurisdictions regulate hours based on the type of business, not just the type of sale.
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Alcohol Type. Some states set hours based on whether you're buying liquor/spirits, wine, or beer, with definitions. Some divide it up by ABV (alcohol by volume) so that stronger drinks are more tightly restricted.
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Day. Alcohol selling hours often vary by day of the week, and sometimes before or during holidays.
How To Learn Your Alcohol Laws by State & Jurisdiction
For most of us, knowing your state liquor law is a matter of convenience.
For workers who serve or sell alcohol, there can be big legal trouble for anyone who gets the when, where, and how of alcohol sales wrong. In many jurisdictions, there are criminal and civil liabilities.
That's why alcohol seller/server training can be so important. It's legally required in some states, but in other cases, it's just a good way to protect yourself from breaking the law. Check out our catalog for state-approved courses available near you!
Liquor Law by State: Where and When You Can Buy Alcohol
For those of us who are buying (not selling) alcohol, we'll break down our best and current understanding of alcohol selling hours in all 50 states, plus Washington, DC.
Alabama: What Time Are State Liquor Stores Open on Sunday?
You can buy alcohol at state liquor stores from Monday to Saturday, between 9 am and 9 pm. Grocery stores and liquor stores are allowed to sell alcohol from 6 am to 2 am, and on-premise locations can sell until 2 am as well. However, in Alabama, alcohol sales are prohibited in several counties known as dry counties.
Alaska: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Alaska state liquor law allows sales between 8 am and 5 am any day of the week.
Most local jurisdictions have more restrictive liquor laws, however.
Arizona: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
In Arizona, you can buy alcohol between 6 am and 2 am every day of the year.
Arkansas: When and Where Can You Buy Alcohol?
Where it's not otherwise restricted by local jurisdiction:
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Fri |
Saturday |
Sunday |
Prohibited |
On |
Restaurants |
7am-1am |
Christmas Day
|
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Class A Clubs |
7am-2am |
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Class B Clubs |
10am-5am |
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State Casinos |
24/7/365 |
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Off |
any |
7am-1am |
7am-Midnight |
Prohibited (most jurisdictions) |
-- |
California: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
In California, you can buy alcohol, on- or off-premises, 6am to 2am any day of the year.
Cities and counties can set additional restrictions.
Colorado: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Most Days |
Prohibited On |
On |
7am-2am |
-- |
Off |
8am-midnight |
Christmas Day |
Liquor is only available at liquor stores and licensed drug stores.
Connecticut: Are There Alcohol Sales on Sunday?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Thurs |
Fri & Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
On |
Any |
9am-1am |
9am-2am |
11am-1am |
-- |
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
8am-9pm |
8am-9pm |
10am-6pm |
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day |
Liquor Stores |
There are no longer state-wide Sunday prohibitions, but local ordinances can restrict on-premises sales on Sunday.
Delaware: When Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
On |
9am-1am |
9am-1am |
-- |
Off (Liquor Stores, Taprooms & Brewpubs Only) |
9am-1am |
Noon-8pm |
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day |
Large municipalities can set stricter hours.
District of Columbia: What Time Do They Stop Selling Alcohol?
Premises |
Mon - Thurs |
Fri & Sat |
Sunday |
Extended |
On |
8am-2am |
8am-3am |
8am-2am |
Until 4am NYE & 3am before federal & district holidays |
Off |
9am-midnight |
9am-midnight |
9am-midnight |
-- |
Florida: What Time Does the Liquor Store Open?
State liquor laws in Florida prohibit selling hours (on- and off-premises) between 1am and 7am.
However, counties can override this restriction. For example, in Miami-Dade County, liquor stores are allowed to be open 24/7.
Georgia: Are There Alcohol Sales on Sundays?
The only state-wide rule is that Sunday off-premises sales are disallowed from 12:30pm to 11:30pm by default – your local jurisdiction needs to opt-in to Sunday afternoon sales by referendum.
Otherwise, liquor laws are set by local jurisdiction.
Hawaii: What Time Do They Start Selling Alcohol?
Premises |
Jurisdiction |
Every Day |
On |
All Jurisdictions |
Until 2am (Until 4am with cabaret license) |
Off |
Honolulu County |
6am - Midnight |
Kauai, Maui & Hawaii Counties |
6am-11pm |
Idaho: What Time Can You Buy Beer and Liquor? What Days Are Alcohol Sales Prohibited?
State liquor law in Idaho allows liquor to be sold between 10am and 1am, but you can start buying beer and wine at 6am.
Counties and cities can extend alcohol service until 2am. City and county ordinances can also restrict alcohol sales more severely than the state.
Liquor can't be sold on Sundays or on Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Counties and cities can make exceptions, but no exceptions can be made for Christmas Day.
Illinois: Can You Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Most liquor laws are set by local jurisdiction.
For the most part, you can buy alcohol for off-premise consumption from 7am to 3am, seven days a week. If you’re at a bar or restaurant, alcohol can be purchased between 7am and 2am from Monday to Friday. Some bars are open even later on Saturdays.
Indiana: What Time Can You Buy Beer and Liquor?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
7am-3am |
7am-3am |
Off |
7am-3am |
Noon-8pm |
Iowa: What Time Are Alcohol Sales on Sunday?
In Iowa, alcohol selling hours run from 8am to 2am on Sunday. Every other weekday, it's 6am to 2am.
Liquor is restricted to state-run stores.
Kansas: Where and What Time Can You Buy Beer and Liquor?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
On |
Any |
6am-2am (where allowed) |
6am-2am (where allowed) |
-- |
Off |
Grocery (low-ABV beer only) |
9am-11pm |
9am-8pm (where allowed) |
Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving |
State Liquor Stores (everything else) |
9am-11pm |
9am-8pm (where allowed) |
Kentucky: Largely Local Alcohol Sales Hours
While Kentucky does have state liquor laws related to alcohol selling hours, there are so many exceptions that you'll need to check with your local jurisdiction.
Louisiana: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Alcohol sales hours are set by local jurisdictions.
In Cameron Parish and the metro areas of New Orleans and Lake Charles, bars are open 24 hours. However, those within the city limits of Lake Charles must close on Sundays.
In Shreveport, bars stop selling alcohol at 6am downtown and 4am elsewhere.
Most other municipalities stop on-premises service at 3am or earlier.
Maine: When Can You Buy Alcohol?
In Maine, you can buy alcohol between the hours of 5am and 1am every day.
Maryland: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol on Sunday?
Maryland's liquor laws are set by local jurisdictions, so it varies.
Some jurisdictions prohibit Sunday alcohol sales, including some parts of Baltimore County and Garrett County.
Massachusetts: When Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
Extended |
On |
8am-2am |
11am-2am |
-- |
-- |
Off |
8am-11pm |
10am-11pm |
Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (and Dec 26 if Christmas is a Sunday) |
An extra half-hour before a holiday |
Individual cities and towns are allowed to restrict on-premises sales before 11am or after 11pm.
Michigan: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Exceptions |
On |
7am-2am |
Noon-2am (7am open with special license) |
Christmas Day (prohibited until noon) New Year's (extended until 4am) |
Off |
7am-2am |
Noon-2am (7am open with special license) |
Christmas Day (prohibited until noon)
|
Local jurisdictions may restrict alcohol selling hours further on Sunday.
Minnesota: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
8am-2am |
8am-2am |
Off |
8am-10pm |
11am-6pm |
However, local jurisdictions can restrict off-premises sales hours further.
Mississippi: Are Alcohol Sales on Sunday Allowed?
Local jurisdictions typically dictate the alcohol sales/service hours in Mississippi. Generally speaking:
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Prohibited |
On |
Any |
Set locally |
Sunday (in most cases) & Christmas Day |
Off |
Grocery (beer & low-ABV wine only) |
10am-10pm (unless locally restricted) |
|
Liquor Stores |
24/7 (unless locally restricted) |
However, coastal casinos can provide free alcohol 24/7.
Missouri: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Liquor law in Missouri allows on- and off-premises sales from 6am to 1:30am every day of the year.
Some bars and nightclubs with special licenses can serve until 3am with a special license, most of which are located in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Lake of the Ozarks.
Montana: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Any |
Until 2am |
Until 2am; restricted by some local ordinances |
Off |
State Liquor Stores |
8am-2am |
Closed |
Grocery (low ABV beer & wine only) |
8am-2am |
Until 2am; restricted by some local ordinances |
Nebraska: What Time Does Alcohol Start Selling?
While the sale of alcohol starts at 6 am, liquor stores may open earlier in certain areas with local approval. Sunday sales can vary by jurisdiction.
On- and off-premises:
Alcohol Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Local Exceptions |
Liquor/Spirits |
6am-1am |
Noon-1am |
Municipalities can extend on-premises sales until 2am |
Beer & Wine |
6am-1am |
6am-1am |
Nevada: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Unless you're in the township of Penaca (which is dry), alcohol sales are allowed any hour of the day, any day of the year.
New Hampshire: Liquor Store Hours & More
Premises |
Business Type |
Every Day |
On |
Any |
6am-1am |
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
6am-11:45pm |
State Liquor Store |
New Jersey: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Liquor laws are set by municipality, but in most jurisdictions:
On-Premises Sales Hours |
Until 2 or 3am |
Off-Premises Sales Hours |
9am-10pm |
Atlantic City and some nearby municipalities serve alcohol 24/7.
New Mexico: When Are Alcohol Sales on Sunday Allowed?
Premises |
Mon - Thurs |
Sunday |
Prohibited |
Allowed On |
On |
7am-2am |
Generally prohibited (but some jurisdictions sell special Sunday permits) |
Christmas Day |
New Year's Eve if on a Sunday |
Off |
7am-midnight |
New York: When Are Liquor Stores Open? When Do Bars Stop Serving?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Any |
8am-4am |
Noon-4am |
Off |
Grocery (beer only) |
24 hours |
24 hours |
Liquor Store (wine & spirits only) |
8am-midnight |
Noon-9pm |
Many counties restrict hours further. Some restrict overnight sales or Sunday morning sales of beer.
North Carolina: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol on Sundays?
Premises |
Alcohol Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Any |
7am-2am |
10am-2am |
Off |
Beer & wine |
7am-2am |
10am-2am |
Liquor |
9am-9pm |
Prohibited |
North Dakota: What Days Are Alcohol Sales Restricted?
Premises |
Every Day |
Prohibited On |
Restricted On |
On |
8am-2am |
-- |
-- |
Off |
Christmas Day |
Thanksgiving (after 2am) & Christmas Eve (after 6pm) |
Ohio: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Every day of the year:
On-Premises Sales Hours |
5:30am-2:30am |
Off-Premises Sales Hours |
5:30am-1am (unless further restricted by the county) |
Oklahoma: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Any |
7am-2am |
7am-2am |
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
6am-2am |
6am-2am |
Liquor Stores |
8am-midnight |
Vary by county |
Oregon: Alcohol Sales Hours
You can buy alcohol in Oregon from 7am to 2:30am any day of the year, on- and off-premises.
Pennsylvania: What Time Can You Buy Beer or Liquor?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Restaurants & bars |
7am-2am |
11am-2am |
Clubs |
7am-3am |
||
Off |
State Liquor Stores (wine & spirits only) |
9am-10pm |
Noon-5pm |
Grocery (beer only) |
7am-10pm |
9am-10pm |
Rhode Island: When Do Bars Stop Selling Alcohol? What Are Liquor Store Hours?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
9am-1am (but in Providence, 2am on Fri, Sat & before state-recognized holidays) |
Noon-1am |
Off (liquor stores only) |
9am-10pm |
10am-6pm |
South Carolina: Where and What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Alcohol Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Beer & Wine |
Determined by local jurisdiction |
|
Liquor |
10am-2am |
Prohibited |
|
Off |
Grocery (beer & low-ABV wine only) |
24/7 |
|
Liquor Stores |
9am-7pm |
Prohibited |
South Dakota: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
In South Dakota, alcohol selling hours run from 7am to 2am.
Tennessee: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol on Sundays and Holidays?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
On |
Any |
8am-3am |
10am-3am |
Christmas Day, Thanksgiving & Easter |
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
8am-11pm |
10am-11pm |
|
Liquor Stores |
8am-11pm |
10am-11pm |
However, on-premises hours can be modified by local jurisdictions.
Texas: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Fri |
Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
|
On |
Hotel Bars |
24/7 |
-- |
|||
All other |
7am-12am |
7am-1am |
Noon-midnight (2am in some locales) |
-- |
||
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
8am-12am |
7am-1am |
10 am -midnight |
-- |
|
Liquor Stores |
10am-9pm |
Closed |
Some Holidays |
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, liquor stores must remain closed on Monday.
Utah: Where and What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
State liquor laws change frequently in Utah, and there are very specific laws about what kind of alcohol is allowed to be sold at each on-premises venue. Generally:
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
Holidays |
On |
Restaurants (must dine) |
11:30-midnight (beer until 1am) |
10:30am-midnight (beer until 1am) |
||
|
Bars & Other |
10am-1am |
|||
Off |
Grocery (beer only) |
10am-1am |
|||
|
State Liquor Stores (heavy beer, wine & liquor only) |
11am to (location dependent) between 5pm and 10pm |
Closed |
Vermont: When Can You Buy Alcohol at Bars & Stores?
Any day of the year:
On-Premises Sales Hours |
8am-2am |
Off-Premises Sales Hours |
6am-midnight |
Virginia: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol on Sunday?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Thurs |
Sunday |
On |
Most |
6am-2am (+ extra hour on NYE) |
|
Clubs |
No restrictions |
||
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
6am-midnight |
|
State liquor stores |
10am-9pm |
10am-6pm |
There's no state law restricting alcohol sales on Sundays, but some Virginia jurisdictions do.
Washington State: When Can You Buy Alcohol?
In Washington State, you can buy alcohol from 6am to 2am on- or off-premises, unless your local government has further restricted sales.
West Virginia: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol Now?
West Virginia's alcohol selling hours changed recently. They're now:
Premises |
Business Type |
Every Day |
Prohibited On |
On |
Taverns & other businesses |
6am-2am |
-- |
Private Clubs |
6am-3am |
-- |
|
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
6am-2am |
-- |
Liquor Stores |
6am-Midnight |
Christmas & Easter |
Wisconsin: What Time Can You Buy Liquor and Beer?
Premises |
Sun - Thurs |
Fri & Sat |
Exceptions |
On |
6am-2am |
6am-2:30am |
Do not have to close New Year's Day |
Off |
6am-9pm (but many jurisdictions allow beer until midnight) |
-- |
Wyoming: What Time Can You Sell or Serve Alcohol?
In Wyoming, you can buy alcohol between 6am and 2am.
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How Do State Liquor Laws Restrict Alcohol Sales Hours?
A few states keep it simple with a single set of hours for all types of liquor in all types of sales.
But generally speaking, alcohol selling hours are dictated by:
-
Premises/Business Type. On-premises sales are drinks purchased in restaurants and bars. Off-premises sales are bottles or cans you buy at grocery stores, convenience stores, and liquor stores. Some jurisdictions regulate hours based on the type of business, not just the type of sale.
-
Alcohol Type. Some states set hours based on whether you're buying liquor/spirits, wine, or beer, with definitions. Some divide it up by ABV (alcohol by volume) so that stronger drinks are more tightly restricted.
-
Day. Alcohol selling hours often vary by day of the week, and sometimes before or during holidays.
How To Learn Your Alcohol Laws by State & Jurisdiction
For most of us, knowing your state liquor law is a matter of convenience.
For workers who serve or sell alcohol, there can be big legal trouble for anyone who gets the when, where, and how of alcohol sales wrong. In many jurisdictions, there are criminal and civil liabilities.
That's why alcohol seller/server training can be so important. It's legally required in some states, but in other cases, it's just a good way to protect yourself from breaking the law. Check out our catalog for state-approved courses available near you!
Liquor Law by State: Where and When You Can Buy Alcohol
For those of us who are buying (not selling) alcohol, we'll break down our best and current understanding of alcohol selling hours in all 50 states, plus Washington, DC.
Alabama: What Time Are State Liquor Stores Open on Sunday?
There are few state liquor laws. State-owned liquor stores are closed on Sundays and public holidays, but private liquor stores don’t have to follow those rules.
Many counties prohibit alcohol sales between midnight and noon on Sundays.
Aside from that, most liquor laws are set by local jurisdictions.
Alaska: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Alaska state liquor law allows sales between 8am and 5pm any day of the week.
Most local jurisdictions have more restrictive liquor laws, however.
Arizona: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
In Arizona, you can buy alcohol between 6am and 2am every day of the year.
Arkansas: When and Where Can You Buy Alcohol?
Where it's not otherwise restricted by local jurisdiction:
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Fri |
Saturday |
Sunday |
Prohibited |
On |
Restaurants |
7am-1am |
Christmas Day
|
||
Class A Clubs |
7am-2am |
||||
Class B Clubs |
10am-5am |
||||
State Casinos |
24/7/365 |
||||
Off |
any |
7am-1am |
7am-Midnight |
Prohibited (most jurisdictions) |
-- |
California: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
In California, you can buy alcohol, on- or off-premises, 6am to 2am any day of the year.
Cities and counties can set additional restrictions.
Colorado: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Most Days |
Prohibited On |
On |
7am-2am |
-- |
Off |
8am-midnight |
Christmas Day |
Liquor is only available at liquor stores and licensed drug stores.
Connecticut: Are There Alcohol Sales on Sunday?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Thurs |
Fri & Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
On |
Any |
9am-1am |
9am-2am |
11am-1am |
-- |
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
8am-10pm |
8am-10pm |
10am-6pm |
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day |
Liquor Stores |
There are no longer state-wide Sunday prohibitions, but local ordinances can restrict on-premises sales on Sunday.
Delaware: When Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
On |
9am-1am |
9am-1am |
-- |
Off (Liquor Stores, Taprooms & Brewpubs Only) |
9am-1am |
Noon-8pm |
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day |
Large municipalities can set stricter hours.
District of Columbia: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Premises |
Mon - Thurs |
Fri & Sat |
Sunday |
Extended |
On |
8am-2am |
8am-3am |
8am-2am |
Until 4am NYE & 3am before federal & district holidays |
Off |
9am-midnight |
9am-midnight |
9am-midnight |
-- |
Florida: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
State liquor laws in Florida prohibit selling hours (on- and off-premises) between 1am and 7am.
However, counties can override this restriction. For example, in Miami-Dade County, liquor stores are allowed to be open 24/7.
Georgia: Are There Alcohol Sales on Sundays?
The only state-wide rule is that Sunday off-premises sales are disallowed from 12:30pm to 11:30pm by default – your local jurisdiction needs to opt-in to Sunday afternoon sales by referendum.
Otherwise, liquor laws are set by local jurisdiction.
Hawaii: Can You Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Premises |
Jurisdiction |
Every Day |
On |
All Jurisdictions |
Until 2am (Until 4am with cabaret license) |
Off |
Honolulu County |
6am - Midnight |
Kauai, Maui & Hawaii Counties |
6am-11pm |
Idaho: What Time Can You Buy Beer and Liquor? What Days Are Alcohol Sales Prohibited?
State liquor law in Idaho allows liquor to be sold between 10am and 1am, but you can start buying beer and wine at 6am.
Counties and cities can extend alcohol service until 2am. City and county ordinances can also restrict alcohol sales more severely than the state.
Liquor can't be sold on Sundays or on Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Counties and cities can make exceptions, but no exceptions can be made for Christmas Day.
Illinois: Can You Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Most liquor laws are set by local jurisdiction.
However, you can probably buy alcohol right now in a few counties. Cicero and Rock Island County have 24-hour bars. Cook County and Metro East have some 21- to 22-hour bars.
Indiana: What Time Can You Buy Beer and Liquor?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
7am-3am |
7am-3am |
Off |
7am-3am |
Noon-8pm |
Iowa: What Time Are Alcohol Sales on Sunday?
In Iowa, alcohol selling hours run from 9am to 2pm on Sunday. Every other weekday, it's 6am to 2am.
Liquor is restricted to state-run stores.
Kansas: Where and What Time Can You Buy Beer and Liquor?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
On |
Any |
6am-2am (where allowed) |
6am-2am (where allowed) |
-- |
Off |
Grocery (low-ABV beer only) |
9am-11pm |
9am-8pm (where allowed) |
Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving |
State Liquor Stores (everything else) |
9am-11pm |
9am-8pm (where allowed) |
Kentucky: Largely Local Alcohol Sales Hours
While Kentucky does have state liquor laws related to alcohol selling hours, there are so many exceptions that you'll need to check with your local jurisdiction.
Louisiana: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Alcohol sales hours are set by local jurisdictions.
In Cameron Parish and the metro areas of New Orleans and Lake Charles, bars are open 24 hours. However, those within the city limits of Lake Charles must close on Sundays.
In Shreveport, bars stop selling alcohol at 6am downtown and 4am elsewhere.
Most other municipalities stop on-premises service at 3am or earlier.
Maine: When Can You Buy Alcohol?
In Maine, you can buy alcohol between the hours of 5am and 1am every day.
Maryland: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol on Sunday?
Maryland's liquor laws are set by local jurisdictions, so it varies.
Some jurisdictions prohibit Sunday alcohol sales, including some parts of Baltimore County and Garrett County.
Massachusetts: When Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
Extended |
On |
8am-2am |
11am-2am |
-- |
-- |
Off |
8am-11pm |
10am-11pm |
Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (and Dec 26 if Christmas is a Sunday) |
An extra half-hour before a holiday |
Individual cities and towns are allowed to restrict on-premises sales before 11am or after 11pm.
Michigan: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Exceptions |
On |
7am-2am |
Noon-2am (7am open with special license) |
Christmas Day (prohibited until noon) New Year's (extended until 4am) |
Off |
7am-2am |
Noon-2am (7am open with special license) |
Christmas Day (prohibited until noon)
|
Local jurisdictions may restrict alcohol selling hours further on Sunday.
Minnesota: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
8am-2am |
8am-2am |
Off |
8am-10pm |
11am-6pm |
However, local jurisdictions can restrict off-premises sales hours further.
Mississippi: Are Alcohol Sales on Sunday Allowed?
Local jurisdictions typically dictate the alcohol sales/service hours in Mississippi. Generally speaking:
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Prohibited |
On |
Any |
Set locally |
Sunday (in most cases) & Christmas Day |
Off |
Grocery (beer & low-ABV wine only) |
10am-10pm (unless locally restricted) |
|
Liquor Stores |
24/7 (unless locally restricted) |
However, coastal casinos can provide free alcohol 24/7.
Missouri: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Liquor law in Missouri allows on- and off-premises sales from 6am to 1:30am every day of the year.
Some bars and nightclubs with special licenses can serve until 3am with a special license, most of which are located in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Lake of the Ozarks.
Montana: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Any |
Until 2am |
Until 2am; restricted by some local ordinances |
Off |
State Liquor Stores |
8am-2am |
Closed |
Grocery (low ABV beer & wine only) |
8am-2am |
Until 2am; restricted by some local ordinances |
Nebraska: What Time Does Alcohol Start Selling?
On- and off-premises:
Alcohol Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Local Exceptions |
Liquor/Spirits |
6am-1am |
Noon-1am |
Municipalities can extend on-premises sales until 2am |
Beer & Wine |
6am-1am |
6am-1am |
Nevada: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Unless you're in the township of Penaca (which is dry), alcohol sales are allowed any hour of the day, any day of the year.
New Hampshire: Liquor Store Hours & More
Premises |
Business Type |
Every Day |
On |
Any |
6am-1am |
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
6am-11:45pm |
State Liquor Store |
New Jersey: What Time Does Alcohol Stop Selling?
Liquor laws are set by municipality, but in most jurisdictions:
On-Premises Sales Hours |
Until 2 or 3am |
Off-Premises Sales Hours |
9am-10pm |
Atlantic City and some nearby municipalities serve alcohol 24/7.
New Mexico: When Are Alcohol Sales on Sunday Allowed?
Premises |
Mon - Thurs |
Sunday |
Prohibited |
Allowed On |
On |
7am-2am |
Generally prohibited (but some jurisdictions sell special Sunday permits) |
Christmas Day |
New Year's Eve if on a Sunday |
Off |
7am-midnight |
New York: When Are Liquor Stores Open? When Do Bars Stop Serving?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Any |
8am-4am |
Noon-4am |
Off |
Grocery (beer only) |
24 hours |
24 hours |
Liquor Store (wine & spirits only) |
8am-midnight |
Noon-9pm |
Many counties restrict hours further. Some restrict overnight sales or Sunday morning sales of beer.
North Carolina: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol on Sundays?
Premises |
Alcohol Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Any |
7am-2am |
10am-2am |
Off |
Beer & wine |
7am-2am |
10am-2am |
Liquor (ABC stores only) |
9am-9pm |
Prohibited |
North Dakota: What Days Are Alcohol Sales Restricted?
Premises |
Every Day |
Prohibited On |
Restricted On |
On |
8am-2am |
-- |
-- |
Off |
Christmas Day |
Thanksgiving (after 2am) & Christmas Eve (after 6pm) |
Ohio: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Every day of the year:
On-Premises Sales Hours |
5:30am-2:30am |
Off-Premises Sales Hours |
5:30am-1am (unless further restricted by the county) |
Oklahoma: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Any |
7am-2am |
7am-2am |
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
6am-2am |
6am-2am |
Liquor Stores |
8am-midnight |
Vary by county |
Oregon: Alcohol Sales Hours
You can buy alcohol in Oregon from 7am to 2:30am any day of the year, on- and off-premises.
Pennsylvania: What Time Can You Buy Beer or Liquor?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Restaurants & bars |
7am-2am |
11am-2am |
Clubs |
7am-3am |
||
Off |
State Liquor Stores (wine & spirits only) |
9am-10pm |
Noon-5pm |
Grocery (beer only) |
7am-10pm |
9am-10pm |
Rhode Island: When Do Bars Stop Selling Alcohol? What Are Liquor Store Hours?
Premises |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
9am-1am (but in Providence, 2am on Fri, Sat & before state-recognized holidays) |
Noon-1am |
Off (liquor stores only) |
9am-10pm |
10am-6pm |
South Carolina: Where and What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
Premises |
Alcohol Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
On |
Beer & Wine |
Determined by local jurisdiction |
|
Liquor |
10am-2am |
Prohibited |
|
Off |
Grocery (beer & low-ABV wine only) |
24/7 |
|
Liquor Stores |
9am-7pm |
Prohibited |
South Dakota: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
In South Dakota, alcohol selling hours run from 7am to 2am.
Tennessee: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol on Sundays and Holidays?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
On |
Any |
8am-3am |
10am-3am |
Christmas Day, Thanksgiving & Easter |
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
8am-11pm |
10am-11pm |
|
Liquor Stores |
8am-11pm |
10am-11pm |
However, on-premises hours can be modified by local jurisdictions.
Texas: Can I Buy Alcohol Right Now?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Fri |
Sat |
Sunday |
Prohibited On |
|
On |
Hotel Bars |
24/7 |
-- |
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All other |
7am-12am |
7am-1am |
Noon-midnight (2am in some locales) |
-- |
||
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
8am-12am |
7am-1am |
Noon-midnight |
-- |
|
Liquor Stores |
10am-9pm |
Closed |
Some Holidays |
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, liquor stores must remain closed on Monday.
Utah: Where and What Time Can You Buy Alcohol?
State liquor laws change frequently in Utah, and there are very specific laws about what kind of alcohol is allowed to be sold at each on-premises venue. Generally:
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
Holidays |
On |
Restaurants (must dine) |
11:30-midnight (beer until 1am) |
10:30am-midnight (beer until 1am) |
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|
Bars & Other |
10am-1am |
|||
Off |
Grocery (beer only) |
10am-1am |
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|
State Liquor Stores (heavy beer, wine & liquor only) |
11am to (location dependent) between 5pm and 10pm |
Closed |
Vermont: When Can You Buy Alcohol at Bars & Stores?
Any day of the year:
On-Premises Sales Hours |
8am-2am |
Off-Premises Sales Hours |
6am-midnight |
Virginia: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol on Sunday?
Premises |
Business Type |
Mon - Thurs |
Sunday |
On |
Most |
6am-2am (+ extra hour on NYE) |
|
Clubs |
No restrictions |
||
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
6am-midnight |
|
State liquor stores |
10am-9pm |
10am-6pm |
There's no state law restricting alcohol sales on Sundays, but some Virginia jurisdictions do.
Washington State: When Can You Buy Alcohol?
In Washington State, you can buy alcohol from 6am to 2am on- or off-premises, unless your local government has further restricted sales.
West Virginia: What Time Can You Buy Alcohol Now?
West Virginia's alcohol selling hours changed recently. They're now:
Premises |
Business Type |
Every Day |
Prohibited On |
On |
Taverns & other businesses |
6am-2am |
-- |
Private Clubs |
6am-3am |
-- |
|
Off |
Grocery (beer & wine only) |
6am-2am |
-- |
Liquor Stores |
6am-Midnight |
Christmas & Easter |
Wisconsin: What Time Can You Buy Liquor and Beer?
Premises |
Sun - Thurs |
Fri & Sat |
Exceptions |
On |
6am-2am |
6am-2:30am |
Do not have to close New Year's Day |
Off |
6am-9pm (but many jurisdictions allow beer until midnight) |
-- |
Wyoming: What Time Can You Sell or Serve Alcohol?
In Wyoming, you can buy alcohol between 6am and 2am.
