Connecticut

Are there 24 hour liquor stores in Connecticut?

No. Connecticut law closes every outlet, and the latest anything sells is 2 a.m.A shop may close earlier than the law requires, so 2 a.m. is the outside edge rather than a promise.

Beer in Connecticut

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy beer in Connecticut, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Package stores

Legal hours to buy beer in Connecticut, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy beer in Connecticut, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Thursday	9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Friday to Saturday	9 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday	10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Wine in Connecticut

Package stores

Legal hours to buy wine in Connecticut, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy wine in Connecticut, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Thursday	9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Friday to Saturday	9 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday	10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Liquor in Connecticut

Package stores

Legal hours to buy liquor in Connecticut, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy liquor in Connecticut, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Thursday	9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Friday to Saturday	9 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday	10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Common questions

Are there 24 hour liquor stores in Connecticut?: No. Connecticut law closes every outlet, and the latest anything sells is 2 a.m.
What is the latest you can buy alcohol in Connecticut?: 2 a.m., at bars and restaurants. Every other kind of outlet closes at or before that.

Sources

Last verified August 14, 2026. How DrinkLaws checks this.