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Delaware Sunday alcohol laws

Sunday runs on its own hours in Delaware: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., against 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. on a weekday.
How Sunday differs from a weekday in Delaware
WhereSundayWeekday
Beer, package stores10 a.m. to 8 p.m.9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Wine, package stores10 a.m. to 8 p.m.9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Liquor, package stores10 a.m. to 8 p.m.9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Beer in Delaware

Package stores

Legal hours to buy beer in Delaware, package stores, 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.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy beer in Delaware, bars and restaurants, 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 stores

Legal hours to buy wine in Delaware, package stores, 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.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy wine in Delaware, bars and restaurants, 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 stores

Legal hours to buy liquor in Delaware, package stores, 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.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy liquor in Delaware, bars and restaurants, 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.

Common questions

Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in Delaware?
Yes, on Sunday's own hours rather than a weekday's. Beer package stores run 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, against 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. on a weekday.
What time can you start buying alcohol on Sunday in Delaware?
10 a.m. for beer package stores. The tables above give every other outlet.

Sources

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