Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration: Alcoholic Beverage Sales Hours
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Alcoholic Beverage Sales Hours

Alcohol sales are designated for certain hours depending on the type of license an establishment has. Consult the chart below for the appropriate times and days for selling alcoholic beverages.

License Class Days Allowed for Sales Hours
Class A and B Monday — Saturday
And Dec. 24 & 31
9:00 am — 10:00 pm
Class B Sundays 9:00 am — 10:00 pm
Retailer License
Class C, D, F, G
Any day except:
Monday — Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Anytime except:
2:00 am — 8:00 am
3:00 am — 8:00 am
3:00 am — 10:00 am

The holder of a Class A or Class B may sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 9:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, and during the same hours on December 24 and 31 of each year.

The holder of a Class B may sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 9:00 am and 10:00 pm on Sundays.

The holder of a Retailer License Class C, D, F, G, and consumption club license may sell, dispense, serve or give away alcoholic beverages at any time except between the hours of:

  • 2:00 am and 8:00 am, Monday through Friday;
  • 3:00 am and 8:00 am on Saturday; and
  • 3:00 am and 10:00 am on Sunday

On each January 1st, service shall be lawful until 4:00 am by the holder of any Class C, D, F, and G or of a club license.