What time do they start selling beer in New Hampshire?

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 New Hampshire?

It depends on the outlet: 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The table above shows which is which.

Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in New Hampshire?

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

What is the latest you can buy beer in New Hampshire?

11:45 p.m. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.

New Hampshire

What time can you buy beer in New Hampshire?

6 a.m. to 1 a.m.Guaranteed by New Hampshire 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: 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Package store: 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Bar or restaurant: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Grocery and convenience

Legal hours to buy beer in New Hampshire at a grocery or convenience store, by day of week
Day	Legal sale hours
Every day	6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Package store

Legal hours to buy beer in New Hampshire at a package store, by day of week
Day	Legal sale hours
Every day	6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Bar or restaurant

Legal hours to buy beer in New Hampshire 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.

Holiday closures in New Hampshire

Days when alcohol sales are restricted in New Hampshire
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 beer in New Hampshire?: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. at the widest. The exact window depends on the kind of shop, so check the per-outlet answers below.
What time can you buy beer at a grocery or convenience store in New Hampshire?: 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
What time can you buy beer at a package store in New Hampshire?: 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
What time can you buy beer at a bar or restaurant in New Hampshire?: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
What time do they start selling beer in New Hampshire?: 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 New Hampshire?: It depends on the outlet: 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The table above shows which is which.
Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in New Hampshire?: Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 6 a.m. in New Hampshire, which is before noon.
What is the latest you can buy beer in New Hampshire?: 11:45 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.