Rhode Island alcohol sale hours
Rhode Island sets one window statewide: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., every day, with no local variation.
Beer in Rhode Island
Package store
| Day | Legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday |
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| Sunday |
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Bar or restaurant
| Day | Legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday |
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| Friday to Saturday | No sales |
| Sunday |
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Wine in Rhode Island
Package store
| Day | Legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday |
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| Sunday |
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Bar or restaurant
| Day | Legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday |
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| Friday to Saturday | No sales |
| Sunday |
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Liquor in Rhode Island
Package store
| Day | Legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday |
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| Sunday |
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Bar or restaurant
| Day | Legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday |
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| Friday to Saturday | No sales |
| Sunday |
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Rhode Island closes every Sunday. Grocery and convenience stores and package stores stay shut all day. Anything not listed keeps its usual hours.
Holiday closures in Rhode Island
| Holiday | What closes |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Package stores, closed all day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Package stores, closed all day |
Common questions
- What time can you buy alcohol in Rhode Island?
- 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The same window covers beer, wine, and liquor, and Rhode Island preempts local alcohol hours, so it applies statewide.
- Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in Rhode Island?
- Yes. Rhode Island allows alcohol from 6 a.m. on Sunday.
- Is alcohol sold on holidays in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island 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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