New York

Where can you buy alcohol late in New York?

The latest anything sells in New York is midnight, at package stores.That is the outside edge the law allows. An individual shop may close earlier, and none may sell later.

Beer in New York

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy beer in New York, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Every day	No sales

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.

Package stores

Legal hours to buy beer in New York, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Every day	No sales

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 New York, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 4 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday	10 a.m. to 4 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 New York

Package stores

Legal hours to buy wine in New York, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to midnight
Sunday	10 a.m. to 10 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 New York, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 4 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday	10 a.m. to 4 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 New York

Package stores

Legal hours to buy liquor in New York, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to midnight
Sunday	10 a.m. to 10 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 New York, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 4 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday	10 a.m. to 4 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

What is the latest you can buy alcohol in New York?: The latest anything sells in New York is midnight, at package stores.
Which shops stay open latest in New York?: Package stores, which the law lets run until midnight.

Sources

Last verified August 13, 2026. How DrinkLaws checks this.