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Alcohol laws in Wisconsin

This page reflects the default hours of sale in Wisconsin. The laws in effect in Wausau may be more restrictive than what is shown here.

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

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Under Wisconsin state law, packaged liquor may be sold between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., any day of the week.

Packaged beer and wine may be sold between 6:00 a.m. and midnight, any day of the week.


Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

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Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday.

However, the following exceptions apply:

New Year's Eve. There is no mandatory closing time on New Year's Eve.