Celebrate The Fourth Of July With A Drink: Alcohol Sales In All 50 States

• Americans spent $4.02 billion on alcohol in 2024%20for%20July%204th.).
• You must be 21+ to drink/purchase alcohol in all 50 U.S. states.
• Alcohol laws vary by state. Check your state's laws here:

Alabama

• Liquor stores closed on July 4th, except in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
• Grocery stores sell wine below 14% ABV and beer below 6%.
• Alcohol served 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Alaska

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• No alcohol sales in grocery stores.
• Alcohol served 8 a.m. - 5 a.m. daily.

Arizona

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th and election days.
• Multiple types of alcohol sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol served 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

Arkansas

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Grocery stores sell wine and beer.
• Alcohol served 7 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily.

California

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th, but banned near Lake Tahoe.
• All types of alcohol sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol served 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

Colorado

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Alcohol served 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

Connecticut

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Liquor stores have set closing times; grocery stores stop selling liquor at 8 p.m., 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Delaware

• Alcohol sales prohibited on Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, and Sundays.
• No alcohol sales in grocery stores.
• Alcohol served 9 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily.

Florida

• No restrictions on holiday alcohol sales.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Alcohol served 7 a.m. - 12 a.m. daily.

Georgia

• No restrictions on holiday alcohol sales.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Alcohol served 8 a.m. - 11:45 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

Hawaii

• No restrictions on holiday alcohol sales.
• Liquor, beer, and wine sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol typically sold 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., varies by county.

Idaho

• Alcohol sales prohibited on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, and Sundays.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Alcohol served 10 a.m. - 1 a.m., Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

Illinois

• No restrictions on holiday alcohol sales.
• Liquor, beer, and wine sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol served 10 a.m. - 4 a.m. daily.

Indiana

• No restrictions on holiday alcohol sales.
• Liquor, beer, and wine sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol served 7 a.m. - 3 a.m. daily.

Iowa

• No restrictions on holiday alcohol sales.
• Liquor, beer, and wine sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol served 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

Kansas

• Alcohol sales prohibited on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Sundays.
• Grocery stores sell beer.
• Alcohol served 9 a.m. - 11 p.m, Monday-Saturday.

Kentucky

• Alcohol sales prohibited on Sundays.
• Grocery stores sell beer.
• Alcohol served 6 a.m. - 2 a.m., Monday-Saturday.

Louisiana

• No restrictions on holiday alcohol sales.
• Alcohol sales in grocery stores subject to local regulations.
• Alcohol served 6 a.m. - 2 a.m, depending on local laws.

Maine

• No restrictions on holiday alcohol sales.
• Liquor, beer, and wine sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol served 5 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily.

Maryland

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• Alcohol sales in grocery stores restricted by 1978 law.
• Alcohol sales 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., with county-based restrictions.

Massachusetts

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Beer, wine, and liquor sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol sales 8 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. daily.

Michigan

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• All types of alcohol sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol sales 7 a.m. - 2 a.m., Monday-Friday.

Minnesota

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• Only ABV 3.2% beer sold in gas stations and convenience stores.
• Alcohol sales 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

Mississippi

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• Only beer sold in convenience stores.
• Alcohol sales 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

Missouri

• Alcohol sales permitted on federal holidays.
• No restrictions on alcoholic beverage sales in grocery stores.
• Alcohol sales 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

Montana

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Alcohol sales 8:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

Nebraska

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• Beer, wine, and liquor sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol sales 6 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily.

Nevada

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• All types of alcohol sold in grocery, convenience, and liquor stores.
• No state-mandated hours for alcohol sales.

New Hampshire

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Alcohol served 6 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily.

New Jersey

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• Alcohol sales restricted by number of allotted licenses.
• Alcohol sales 9 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

New Mexico

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Beer, wine, and liquor sold in grocery stores.
• Alcohol sales 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

New York

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• Grocery and convenience stores sell beer and wine products, liquor sold in licensed stores.
• Alcohol served 24 hours, county and municipality laws apply.

North Carolina

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Only beer and wine sold in grocery and convenience stores.
• Alcohol sales 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

North Dakota

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Alcohol sales permitted daily 2 a.m. - 8 a.m.

Ohio

• No restrictions on July 4th alcohol sales.
• Alcohol sales permitted in grocery stores with proper permits.
• Alcohol sales 9 a.m - 11 p.m. daily.

Oklahoma

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th, some stores operate regular hours.
• Alcohol sales open 24 hours with varying hours.
• Liquor stores open 8 a.m. - midnight, Monday-Saturday.

Oregon

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Liquor stores open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m, hours vary.

Pennsylvania

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Alcohol sales permitted in grocery stores.
• Grocery and convenience stores set their own hours for alcohol sales.

Rhode Island

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Alcohol sales in grocery stores restricted, except in Newport under RIGL 3-7-3.
• Alcohol sales permitted Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

South Carolina

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Alcohol sales restricted to beer and wine in grocery stores.
• Retail liquor stores open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

South Dakota

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Grocery stores can obtain licenses to sell all types of alcohol.
• Alcohol sales permitted daily 7 a.m. - 2 a.m; municipalities may have more restricted ordinances.

Tennessee

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th; wine and liquor sales permitted since 2018.
• Grocery stores sell beer and wine.
• Alcohol sales Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Texas

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Grocery stores can obtain permits to sell wine up to 17% ABV.
• Alcohol sales in grocery/convenience stores 7 a.m. - midnight, Monday-Friday; Saturday 7 a.m. - 1 a.m, Sunday 10 a.m. - midnight. Liquor stores 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Utah

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th, but state liquor stores closed.
• Wine not permitted in grocery and convenience stores.
• State liquor stores open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m./10 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays.

Vermont

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th, some stores adjust hours.
• Alcohol sales permitted in grocery stores.
• Alcohol sold 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. in bars, 6 a.m. - midnight in retailers.

Virginia

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th, stores close at 6 p.m.
• Alcohol sales permitted in grocery stores.
• Beer and wine sold 6 a.m. - midnight, confirm with retailers.

Washington

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Alcohol sales permitted in grocery stores.
• Alcohol sales 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily.

West Virginia

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th, on/off-premises businesses.
• 182 retail liquor outlets include grocery stores, with mixed licenses.
• Liquor stores open 6 a.m. - midnight daily.

Wisconsin

• Alcohol sales permitted on July 4th.
• Alcohol sales permitted in grocery stores.
• Alcohol sales permitted daily 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wyoming

• No state law requiring liquor stores to close on holidays.
• Grocery stores with retail licenses can sell all alcohol types.
• Alcohol sales typically 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. the following morning, but vary by municipality/county.