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Delaware alcohol sale hours

Delaware law allows sales as late as 1 a.m., but a city or county may require earlier closing.

These are state limits, not local ones

Delaware lets each city set hours inside the state window. The times below are the outer bound, so where you are buying the hours may be shorter, and they will not be longer.

Beer in Delaware

Package store

Legal hours to buy beer in Delaware, package store, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday
  • 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 8 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 beer in Delaware, bar or restaurant, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Every day
  • 8 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 Delaware

Package store

Legal hours to buy wine in Delaware, package store, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday
  • 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 8 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 wine in Delaware, bar or restaurant, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Every day
  • 8 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 Delaware

Package store

Legal hours to buy liquor in Delaware, package store, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday
  • 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 8 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 Delaware, bar or restaurant, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Every day
  • 8 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 Delaware

Days when alcohol sales are restricted in Delaware
HolidayWhat closes
Christmas DayPackage stores, closed all day
Easter SundayPackage stores, closed all day
Thanksgiving DayPackage stores, closed all day

Common questions

What time can you buy alcohol in Delaware?
State law allows beer, wine, and liquor sales from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. That is the outer limit: a city or county may require earlier closing, so local hours can be shorter but never longer.
Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware allows alcohol from 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Is alcohol sold on holidays in Delaware?
Delaware restricts sales on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, and Thanksgiving Day. The restriction is not always a full-day closure, so check the table for what closes and when.

Sources

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