North Dakota alcohol sale hours
North Dakota law allows sales as late as 2 a.m., but a city or county may require earlier closing.
These are state limits, not local ones
North Dakota lets each city set hours inside the state window. The times below are the outer bound, so where you are buying the hours may be shorter, and they will not be longer.
Beer, wine, and liquor in North Dakota
| Day | Latest legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Every day |
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Holiday closures in North Dakota
| Holiday | What closes |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Grocery and convenience, Package stores, Bars and restaurants, closed from 6 p.m. until midnight |
| Thanksgiving Day | Grocery and convenience, Package stores, closed from 2 a.m. until midnight |
Common questions
- What time can you buy alcohol in North Dakota?
- State law allows beer, wine, and liquor sales from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. That is the outer limit: a city or county may require earlier closing, so local hours can be shorter but never longer.
- Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in North Dakota?
- Yes. North Dakota allows alcohol from 8 a.m. on Sunday.
- Is alcohol sold on holidays in North Dakota?
- North Dakota restricts sales on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. The restriction is not always a full-day closure, so check the table for what closes and when.
Sources
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