In unincorporated areas in New Castle County, Delaware, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between noon and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
However, the following exceptions apply:
Easter. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Easter Sunday.
Thanksgiving. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Thanksgiving Day.
Christmas. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Christmas Day.
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Alcohol laws in New Castle County, Delaware
The information on this page applies to unincorporated areas in New Castle County. The laws in effect in incorporated places within New Castle County may differ from what is shown here.
- Arden
- Ardencroft
- Ardentown
- Bear
- Bellefonte
- Brookside
- Claymont
- Delaware City
- Edgemoor
- Elsmere
- Glasgow
- Greenville
- Hockessin
- Middletown
- New Castle
- Newark
- Newport
- North Star
- Odessa
- Pike Creek
- Pike Creek Valley
- Townsend
- Wilmington
- Wilmington Manor
Italics = census designated place
Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., any day of the week.
Source: Del. Code tit. 4, sec. 709.