New Jersey
What time can you buy liquor in New Jersey?
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.The outer limit set by New Jersey law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than this, never longer.
Package store
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Common questions
- What time can you buy liquor in New Jersey?
- 9 a.m. to 10 p.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 do they start selling liquor in New Jersey?
- 9 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 New Jersey?
- 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, the same window at every outlet.
- Can you buy liquor before noon on Sunday in New Jersey?
- Yes. Sunday liquor sales may begin at 9 a.m. in New Jersey, which is before noon.
Sources
- N.J.S.A. 33:1-40 (Municipal regulation of hours of sale)
- N.J.A.C. 13:2-38 (Limitation of hours for sale at retail of alcoholic beverages in original containers for off-premises consumption)
- N.J.S.A. 33:1-40.3 (Municipal regulation of hours of sale)
- New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Handbook for Retail Licensees
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