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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

Legal hours to buy alcohol in North Dakota, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Every day
  • 8 a.m. to 2 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.

Holiday closures in North Dakota

Days when alcohol sales are restricted in North Dakota
HolidayWhat closes
Christmas DayGrocery and convenience, Package stores, Bars and restaurants, closed from 6 p.m. until midnight
Thanksgiving DayGrocery 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.

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