Friday, January 1, 2027
Are liquor stores open on New Year's Day 2027?
It depends on the state. On New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027, liquor stores can open in 30 states and D.C. They're closed in 4 states: by law in Connecticut and Texas, and the state-run stores close in Pennsylvania and Utah. In Idaho it depends on the store or local rules. Stores that may open still set their own hours.
AlabamaNot confirmed
AlaskaNot confirmed
Arizona
No holiday ban: Arizona bars off-sale liquor sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (A.R.S. 4-244).Can open
No holiday ban: Arizona bars off-sale liquor sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (A.R.S. 4-244).Can open
Arkansas
New Year's Day isn't a restricted day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, the only limit is the 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. ban (3 CAR § 3-401).Can open
New Year's Day isn't a restricted day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, the only limit is the 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. ban (3 CAR § 3-401).Can open
California
No holiday restriction: California allows retail sales from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day (Business and Professions Code 25631).Can open
No holiday restriction: California allows retail sales from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day (Business and Professions Code 25631).Can open
ColoradoNot confirmed
Connecticut
Package stores and grocery stores can't sell alcohol on New Year's Day (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 30-91(d)).Closed by law
Package stores and grocery stores can't sell alcohol on New Year's Day (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 30-91(d)).Closed by law
Delaware
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, stores may sell from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., though towns can set earlier closing times (4 Del. C. § 709(b)).Can open
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, stores may sell from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., though towns can set earlier closing times (4 Del. C. § 709(b)).Can open
District of Columbia
No holiday closure: off-premises stores may sell 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday (D.C. Code § 25-722).Can open
No holiday closure: off-premises stores may sell 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday (D.C. Code § 25-722).Can open
Florida
No state holiday ban; the midnight-to-7 a.m. limit applies unless local ordinances set other hours (Fla. Stat. 562.14).Can open
No state holiday ban; the midnight-to-7 a.m. limit applies unless local ordinances set other hours (Fla. Stat. 562.14).Can open
GeorgiaNot confirmed
HawaiiNot confirmed
Idaho (state-run stores)
State liquor stores are closed on New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, but contract liquor stores may be open, the Idaho State Liquor Division says.Depends
State liquor stores are closed on New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, but contract liquor stores may be open, the Idaho State Liquor Division says.Depends
IllinoisNot confirmed
Indiana
Carryout sales have been allowed on New Year's Day in Indiana since 2008, the Alcohol Code Revision Commission noted in 2017.Can open
Carryout sales have been allowed on New Year's Day in Indiana since 2008, the Alcohol Code Revision Commission noted in 2017.Can open
IowaNot confirmed
Kansas
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, liquor stores may sell from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., though cities can require closing as early as 8 p.m. (K.S.A. 41-712).Can open
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, liquor stores may sell from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., though cities can require closing as early as 8 p.m. (K.S.A. 41-712).Can open
Kentucky
No state holiday closure; the state's default midnight end time applies, and local ordinances can be stricter (KRS 244.290, 244.480).Can open
No state holiday closure; the state's default midnight end time applies, and local ordinances can be stricter (KRS 244.290, 244.480).Can open
LouisianaNot confirmed
Maine
No holiday closure in Maine law: sales are allowed from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day (28-A M.R.S. § 4).Can open
No holiday closure in Maine law: sales are allowed from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day (28-A M.R.S. § 4).Can open
MarylandNot confirmed
Massachusetts
New Year's Day is one of the 363 days Massachusetts retailers can sell alcohol, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, WBUR reported.Can open
New Year's Day is one of the 363 days Massachusetts retailers can sell alcohol, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, WBUR reported.Can open
MichiganNot confirmed
Minnesota
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, liquor stores may sell from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Minn. Stat. 340A.504, subd. 4).Can open
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, liquor stores may sell from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Minn. Stat. 340A.504, subd. 4).Can open
Mississippi
New Year's Day isn't a restricted day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, package stores may open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Can open
New Year's Day isn't a restricted day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, package stores may open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Can open
Missouri
No holiday ban: Missouri bars sales only between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays (RSMo 311.290).Can open
No holiday ban: Missouri bars sales only between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays (RSMo 311.290).Can open
Montana
No holiday closure in Montana law; each agency liquor store decides whether to open (MCA 16-2-104).Can open
No holiday closure in Montana law; each agency liquor store decides whether to open (MCA 16-2-104).Can open
NebraskaNot confirmed
NevadaNot confirmed
New Hampshire (state-run stores)
New Year's Day isn't among the days the state's Liquor & Wine Outlets close, according to NHPR's report that they're open every day except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; check your store's hours for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
New Year's Day isn't among the days the state's Liquor & Wine Outlets close, according to NHPR's report that they're open every day except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; check your store's hours for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
New Jersey
No state holiday ban; package liquor may be sold 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless your town limits hours further (N.J.A.C. 13:2-38).Can open
No state holiday ban; package liquor may be sold 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless your town limits hours further (N.J.A.C. 13:2-38).Can open
New MexicoNot confirmed
New York
The State Liquor Authority's hours for liquor and wine stores list no New Year's Day restriction; hours vary by county.Can open
The State Liquor Authority's hours for liquor and wine stores list no New Year's Day restriction; hours vary by county.Can open
North Carolina (state-run stores)
New Year's Day isn't on the state's list of closed days; each local ABC board decides which other days its stores close, so check your county's ABC store for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
New Year's Day isn't on the state's list of closed days; each local ABC board decides which other days its stores close, so check your county's ABC store for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
North Dakota
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; the usual 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. ban applies (N.D.C.C. 5-02-05).Can open
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; the usual 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. ban applies (N.D.C.C. 5-02-05).Can open
Ohio
No holiday closure in Ohio's hours rule (Ohio Adm.Code 4301:1-1-49); check your liquor store's hours for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
No holiday closure in Ohio's hours rule (Ohio Adm.Code 4301:1-1-49); check your liquor store's hours for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
Oklahoma
New Year's Day isn't on the ABLE Commission's list of required closings; liquor stores are typically open 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday.Can open
New Year's Day isn't on the ABLE Commission's list of required closings; liquor stores are typically open 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday.Can open
Oregon
Holiday openings are optional for Oregon's liquor stores (OAR 845-015-0140); check your store's hours for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
Holiday openings are optional for Oregon's liquor stores (OAR 845-015-0140); check your store's hours for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
Pennsylvania (state-run stores)
The PLCB hasn't listed New Year's Day 2027 yet; Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores were closed on New Year's Day 2026, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. On New Year's Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, stores close by 8 p.m.State stores closed
The PLCB hasn't listed New Year's Day 2027 yet; Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores were closed on New Year's Day 2026, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. On New Year's Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, stores close by 8 p.m.State stores closed
Rhode IslandNot confirmed
South Carolina
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, liquor stores may sell from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (S.C. Code 61-6-1500, 61-6-4160).Can open
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, liquor stores may sell from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (S.C. Code 61-6-1500, 61-6-4160).Can open
South Dakota
New Year's Day isn't a restricted day; the usual 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. ban applies (SDCL 35-4-81.2).Can open
New Year's Day isn't a restricted day; the usual 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. ban applies (SDCL 35-4-81.2).Can open
Tennessee
New Year's Day isn't a required closing day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, package stores may open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Alcoholic Beverage Commission says.Can open
New Year's Day isn't a required closing day; on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, package stores may open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Alcoholic Beverage Commission says.Can open
Texas
Package stores may not be open on New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, TABC says.Closed by law
Package stores may not be open on New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, TABC says.Closed by law
Utah (state-run stores)
State liquor stores are closed on New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 (Utah Code 32B-2-503).State stores closed
State liquor stores are closed on New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 (Utah Code 32B-2-503).State stores closed
VermontNot confirmed
Virginia (state-run stores)
Virginia ABC stores opened at noon and closed at 6 p.m. on New Year's Day, WTKR reported; the 2026-27 schedule couldn't be checked, so check your store for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
Virginia ABC stores opened at noon and closed at 6 p.m. on New Year's Day, WTKR reported; the 2026-27 schedule couldn't be checked, so check your store for Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.Can open
Washington
No holiday ban: Washington bars sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (WAC 314-11-070).Can open
No holiday ban: Washington bars sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (WAC 314-11-070).Can open
West Virginia
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; the midnight-to-6 a.m. ban applies (W. Va. Code § 60-3A-18).Can open
New Year's Day isn't a banned day; the midnight-to-6 a.m. ban applies (W. Va. Code § 60-3A-18).Can open
Wisconsin
No state holiday ban; liquor stores may sell from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless your municipality restricts hours (Publication 302).Can open
No state holiday ban; liquor stores may sell from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless your municipality restricts hours (Publication 302).Can open
Wyoming
No statewide holiday ban; local licensing authorities set hours of operation (W.S. 12-5-101).Can open
No statewide holiday ban; local licensing authorities set hours of operation (W.S. 12-5-101).Can open
Not confirmed yet: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Vermont. Check with the state's alcohol board or your local store.
Other holidays
From state statutes and alcohol boards, checked October 15, 2026. Bars and restaurants follow different rules, and local laws can be stricter. What's open on New Year's Day