Can you buy liquor on Sunday in New York?

Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., against 8 a.m. to midnight on a weekday.

What time do they start selling liquor 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 liquor in New York?

It depends on the outlet: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. The table above shows which is which.

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

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

What is the latest you can buy liquor in New York?

Midnight. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.

New York

What time can you buy liquor 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.

Package store: 8 a.m. to midnight
Bar or restaurant: 8 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Package store

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

Bar or restaurant

Legal hours to buy liquor 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 liquor 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.
What time can you buy liquor at a package store in New York?: 8 a.m. to midnight.
What time can you buy liquor at a bar or restaurant in New York?: 8 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Can you buy liquor on Sunday in New York?: Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., against 8 a.m. to midnight on a weekday.
What time do they start selling liquor 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 liquor in New York?: It depends on the outlet: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. The table above shows which is which.
Can you buy liquor before noon on Sunday in New York?: Yes. Sunday liquor sales may begin at 10 a.m. in New York, which is before noon.
What is the latest you can buy liquor in New York?: Midnight. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.

Sources

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