Connecticut Liquor Store Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM, Seven Days a Week

In **Connecticut**, **package stores** (liquor stores) are permitted to sell alcohol **from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Sunday**. This uniformity is set by **state statute (CGS §30-91)**.

Key Details

• No Sunday "Blue Law" closure — Connecticut repealed its Sunday sales ban in **2012** (effective May 20, 2012).
• No earlier/later hours — 9 AM / 9 PM are **hard limits** for off-premise (package) sales.
• Holidays: **Closed mandatory:** Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. **Optional closure:** Easter, other holidays (store discretion).
• Local variation: Towns **cannot extend hours** but **can restrict further** (e.g., earlier close, Sunday ban via local ordinance — rare).

On-Premise (Bars/Restaurants) — Different Rules

• Weekdays/Sat: 9 AM – 1 AM (some towns 2 AM).
• Sunday: 11 AM – 1 AM (with permit).
• Last call = stop serving; consumption window follows.

Practical Tips

• Call ahead — especially holidays, Sundays, or small-town stores.
• Grocery/Convenience stores: **Beer only** (≤5% ABV), same 9–9 hours. Wine/spirits = package store only.
• Delivery: Limited — some stores offer curbside; third-party (Drizly, etc.) **not permitted** for alcohol in CT.
• ID: **Strict 21+**, vertical IDs scrutinized, out-of-state accepted.

**Bottom line:** Weekends = **9 AM to 9 PM**, same as weekdays. Plan your run accordingly.