Can you buy liquor on Sunday in Connecticut?

Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., against 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on a weekday.

What time do they start selling liquor in Connecticut?

8 a.m. That is the earliest any outlet may sell, and some open later by choice.

What time on Sunday can you buy liquor in Connecticut?

It depends on the outlet: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. The table above shows which is which.

Can you buy liquor before noon on Sunday in Connecticut?

Yes. Sunday liquor sales may begin at 10 a.m. in Connecticut, which is before noon.

What is the latest you can buy liquor in Connecticut?

10 p.m. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.

Connecticut

What time can you buy liquor in Connecticut?

8 a.m. to 2 a.m.The outer limit set by Connecticut law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than this, never longer.

Package store: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bar or restaurant: 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Package store

Legal hours to buy liquor in Connecticut at a package store, 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.

Bar or restaurant

Legal hours to buy liquor in Connecticut at a bar or restaurant, 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.

Holiday closures in Connecticut

Days when alcohol sales are restricted in Connecticut
Holiday	What closes
Christmas Day	Grocery and convenience, Package stores, closed all day
New Year's Day	Grocery and convenience, Package stores, closed all day
Thanksgiving Day	Grocery and convenience, Package stores, closed all day

Common questions

What time can you buy liquor in Connecticut?: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. at the outside. That is the limit state law sets, and a city or county may require earlier closing, so check locally if you are close to the edge.
What time can you buy liquor at a package store in Connecticut?: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What time can you buy liquor at a bar or restaurant in Connecticut?: 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Can you buy liquor on Sunday in Connecticut?: Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., against 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on a weekday.
What time do they start selling liquor in Connecticut?: 8 a.m. That is the earliest any outlet may sell, and some open later by choice.
What time on Sunday can you buy liquor in Connecticut?: It depends on the outlet: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. The table above shows which is which.
Can you buy liquor before noon on Sunday in Connecticut?: Yes. Sunday liquor sales may begin at 10 a.m. in Connecticut, which is before noon.
What is the latest you can buy liquor in Connecticut?: 10 p.m. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.

Sources

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