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Alcohol laws in Joliet, Illinois


Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:

AM PM AM
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

In Joliet, a city in Will County, Illinois, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 10:00 a.m. and midnight on Sunday, and between 6:00 a.m. and midnight, Monday through Saturday.


Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

AM PM AM
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants at the following times:
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
However, the following exceptions apply:

Extended Hours. Businesses may not serve alcoholic beverages later than midnight on Sunday, later than 1:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, or later than 2:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday, without first obtaining an extended hours permit from the city. (The table above reflects the hours of sale that apply to businesses that have obtained this permit.)

New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 3:00 a.m.

Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve, alcoholic beverages may only be served until midnight.