Can you buy beer on Sunday in New York?

No. New York publishes no Sunday beer window for at least one kind of outlet, so Sunday is not an ordinary trading day here.

What time do they start selling beer in New York?

8 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 York?

You cannot. New York publishes no Sunday beer window for at least one kind of outlet.

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

Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 10 a.m. in New York, which is before noon.

New York

What time can you buy beer in New York?

8 a.m. to 4 a.m.The outer limit set by New York law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than this, never longer.

Grocery and convenience

Legal hours to buy beer in New York at a grocery or convenience store, 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 store

Legal hours to buy beer in New York at a package store, 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.

Bar or restaurant

Legal hours to buy beer in New York at a bar or restaurant, 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 time can you buy beer in New York?: 8 a.m. to 4 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.
Can you buy beer on Sunday in New York?: No. New York publishes no Sunday beer window for at least one kind of outlet, so Sunday is not an ordinary trading day here.
What time do they start selling beer in New York?: 8 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 York?: You cannot. New York publishes no Sunday beer window for at least one kind of outlet.
Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in New York?: Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 10 a.m. in New York, which is before noon.

Sources

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