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Alcohol laws in Suffolk County, New York

The information on this page applies generally throughout Suffolk County, although in some limited cases the laws in effect in incorporated places within Suffolk County may differ from what is shown here.

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

AM PM AM
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
alcohol sales permitted beer and wine alcohol sales not permitted

In unincorporated areas in Suffolk County, New York, packaged liquor may be sold at the following times:
  • Sunday: noon to 9:00 p.m.
  • Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Packaged beer and wine may be sold at any time except between 3:00 a.m. Saturday night and 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Wednesday before Thanksgiving. On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, packaged liquor may be sold until 10:00 p.m.

December. On any day other than Sunday or Christmas Day during the month of December, packaged liquor may be sold until 10:00 p.m.

Christmas. The sale of packaged liquor is prohibited on Christmas Day.

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
alcohol sales permitted beer and wine alcohol sales not permitted

Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between noon and 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.

Source: New York State Liquor Authority, Provisions for County Closing Hours.