Delaware
What time can you buy liquor in Delaware?
8 a.m. to 1 a.m.The outer limit set by Delaware law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than this, never longer.
- Package store: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Bar or restaurant: 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Package store
| Day | Latest legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday |
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| Sunday |
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Bar or restaurant
| Day | Latest legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Every day |
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Holiday closures in Delaware
| Holiday | What closes |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Package stores, closed all day |
| Easter Sunday | Package stores, closed all day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Package stores, closed all day |
Common questions
- What time can you buy liquor in Delaware?
- 8 a.m. to 1 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 Delaware?
- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- What time can you buy liquor at a bar or restaurant in Delaware?
- 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Can you buy liquor on Sunday in Delaware?
- Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., against 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. on a weekday.
- What time do they start selling liquor in Delaware?
- 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 Delaware?
- It depends on the outlet: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. The table above shows which is which.
- Can you buy liquor before noon on Sunday in Delaware?
- Yes. Sunday liquor sales may begin at 8 a.m. in Delaware, which is before noon.
- What is the latest you can buy liquor in Delaware?
- 8 p.m. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.
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