What time do they start selling beer in Idaho?

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

What time on Sunday can you buy beer in Idaho?

6 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, the same window at every outlet.

Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in Idaho?

Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 6 a.m. in Idaho, which is before noon.

Idaho

What time can you buy beer in Idaho?

6 a.m. to 1 a.m.Guaranteed by Idaho law everywhere in the state. A city or county may allow later closing, so the hours where you are can be longer than this, never shorter.

Grocery and convenience

Legal hours to buy beer in Idaho at a grocery or convenience store, by day of week
Day	Earliest legal closing
Every day	6 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)

State law guarantees these hours everywhere. A city or county may allow later closing, so the hours where you are can be longer than the hours shown, never shorter.

Package store

Legal hours to buy beer in Idaho at a package store, by day of week
Day	Earliest legal closing
Every day	6 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)

State law guarantees these hours everywhere. A city or county may allow later closing, so the hours where you are can be longer than the hours shown, never shorter.

Bar or restaurant

Legal hours to buy beer in Idaho at a bar or restaurant, by day of week
Day	Earliest legal closing
Every day	6 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)

State law guarantees these hours everywhere. A city or county may allow later closing, so the hours where you are can be longer than the hours shown, never shorter.

Idaho closes package stores every Sunday. That is a standing weekly rule rather than a holiday, so it applies every week of the year.

Holiday closures in Idaho

Days when alcohol sales are restricted in Idaho
Holiday	What closes
Christmas Day	Bars and restaurants, Package stores, closed all day
Memorial Day	Bars and restaurants, Package stores, closed all day
New Year's Day	Package stores, closed all day
Thanksgiving Day	Bars and restaurants, Package stores, closed all day

Common questions

What time can you buy beer in Idaho?: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The same window applies at every outlet.
What time do they start selling beer in Idaho?: 6 a.m. That is the earliest any outlet may sell, and some open later by choice.
What time on Sunday can you buy beer in Idaho?: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, the same window at every outlet.
Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in Idaho?: Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 6 a.m. in Idaho, which is before noon.

Sources

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