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Alcohol laws in Charlotte, North Carolina

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 Charlotte, North Carolina, the sale of packaged liquor is prohibited on Sunday. Packaged liquor may be sold between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Packaged beer and wine may be sold between noon and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Holidays. The sale of packaged liquor is prohibited on the following days:
  • New Year's Day
  • The Fourth of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • 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 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.

Source: North Carolina ABC Commission, Legal Sales Area Report