when do gas stations stop selling alcohol

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when do gas stations stop selling alcohol

Gas stations in the United States generally stop selling alcohol on weekdays between midnight and 2 a.m., but the exact time varies significantly by state and even by local jurisdiction. Many states have specific cut-off times for off-premises alcohol sales (e.g., sealed beer or wine for taking away). Some states, like Texas, have set times such as midnight or 1 a.m. after which gas stations cannot sell alcohol, while others like Georgia end sales around 11:45 p.m. on most days. In California, sales are typically not allowed after 2 a.m., with some variation depending on the license or local rules. In New York, liquor and wine can generally be sold at stores until midnight on most days, with possible earlier cut-offs in certain counties.

Summary of typical gas station alcohol sales cut-off times in some states:

  • Georgia: 11:45 p.m. (Monday-Saturday), 11:30 p.m. (Sunday)
  • Texas: Midnight (Mon-Fri), 1 a.m. on Sunday morning (Saturday night)
  • California: Usually no sales after 2 a.m., some locations earlier
  • New York: Generally until midnight (except some local earlier closings)

Because these hours are subject to state and local laws, and gas stations may also be restricted by their liquor licenses, the specific closing time can vary widely and sometimes err on the side of earlier closing for safety or local ordinance reasons.

Therefore, gas stations typically stop selling alcohol between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., depending on the location and day of the week.