New Year’s Eve is undeniably one of the biggest drinking days of the year. Whether it’s toasting to the year to come or the one that just passed, no matter what, the drinks are sure to be flowing on Dec. 31. But what should you do if you’re fresh out of bubbly to ring in the New Year? Or if you realize your supply is dried up just before your New Year’s Day brunch is set to get underway? Will a liquor store be open for you to stock up?
Depending on where you live, buying alcohol on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day may be a bit more complicated than simply hopping in the car and heading to your local liquor store. While some states have no restrictions at all, other states may only allow shops to open on Dec. 31, though forbid sales on Jan. 1. And in some cases, while alcohol suppliers may be allowed to open based on state-level legislation, some counties outlaw any transactions on holidays. With that in mind, we always recommend calling your local store before heading over to save yourself some time.
Check out the chart below to see if you’re legally able to purchase alcohol in your state on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and have a very happy 2025!
| State | Alcohol? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Some | State-controlled ABC stores will be closed on New Year’s Day, but are permitted to be open on New Year’s Eve. Grocery and convenience stores can sell beer and wine on New Year’s Day. |
| Alaska | Yes | |
| Arizona | Yes | |
| Arkansas | Yes | There are no state-wide laws forbidding liquor sales on New Year’s Day, though some local ordinances may outlaw the sale of alcohol. All sales are permitted on NYE. |
| California | Yes | |
| Colorado | Yes | |
| Connecticut | Some | Alcohol sales are permitted on New Year’s Eve, but not New Year’s Day. |
| Delaware | Yes | |
| District of Columbia | Yes | |
| Florida | Yes | |
| Georgia | Some | Certain counties may prohibit the sale of alcohol on New Year’s Day. |
| Hawaii | Yes | |
| Idaho | Some | Idaho State Liquor Division stores will be closed on New Year’s Day but open on New Year’s Eve. All contract stores are legally able to open on New Year’s Day. |
| Indiana | Yes | |
| Iowa | Yes | |
| Kansas | Yes | |
| Kentucky | Yes | Kentucky has many dry counties. |
| Louisiana | Yes | Some parishes forbid the sale of alcohol on New Year’s Day. |
| Maine | Yes | |
| Maryland | Yes | Alcohol sales are banned in some counties on New Year’s Day. |
| Massachusetts | Yes | |
| Michigan | Yes | |
| Minnesota | Yes | |
| Mississippi | Yes | |
| Missouri | Yes | |
| Montana | Some | You may purchase alcohol on New Year’s Eve. Liquor stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. |
| Nebraska | Yes | |
| Nevada | Yes | |
| New Hampshire | Yes | |
| New Jersey | Yes | |
| New Mexico | Yes | |
| New York | Yes | |
| North Carolina | Some | ABC stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. |
| North Dakota | Yes | |
| Ohio | Yes | |
| Oklahoma | Yes | |
| Oregon | Yes | Liquor stores have the option to be open on New Year’s Day, but may choose to close. Call your local store ahead of time to double-check. |
| Pennsylvania | Some | Liquor sales are prohibited on New Year’s Day and after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Beer and wine may still be sold at grocery and convenience stores. |
| Rhode Island | Yes | |
| South Carolina | Yes | |
| South Dakota | Yes | |
| Tennessee | Yes | |
| Texas | Some | Liquor stores are closed on New Year’s Day, but open on New Year’s Eve. |
| Utah | Some | Liquor stores close at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and will remain closed on New Year’s Day. |
| Vermont | Some | All liquor stores will be open on New Year’s Eve. State-controlled stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. |
| Virginia | Some | Liquor stores will be open on New Year’s Eve, but state-controlled stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. |
| Washington | Some | State-owned liquor stores are closed on New Year’s Day. |
| West Virginia | Yes | |
| Wisconsin | Yes | |
| Wyoming | Yes |
