In Newark, New Jersey, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between noon and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. When New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve. When Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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Alcohol laws in Newark, New Jersey
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 at the following times:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 5:00 a.m.
Wednesday before Thanksgiving. On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, alcoholic beverages may be served until 3:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 5:00 a.m.
- Sunday: noon to 2:00 a.m.
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 5:00 a.m.
Wednesday before Thanksgiving. On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, alcoholic beverages may be served until 3:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 5:00 a.m.
Source: Newark, N.J., Code tit. 4.