Wondering what time you can pick up beer, wine, or liquor at your local Walmart? As a fellow shopper, I totally get it – Walmart‘s got great prices on adult beverages, but the hours can be confusing since they vary so much across locations.
In this handy guide, I‘ll clear up exactly when you can buy alcohol at Walmart stores based on where you live. I‘ve dug into all the state-by-state regulations so you‘ll know what to expect before you shop.
Let‘s start with a quick rundown of Walmart‘s overall alcohol policies across the U.S. and Canada:
Walmart‘s Alcohol Policies At A Glance
| Policy | Details |
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| Hours | Vary by location, ~9am-10pm is typical |
| Sunday Sales | Often restricted or banned until 12pm-1pm |
| Beverage Types | Mostly beer and wine, some locations have liquor stores |
| ABV% Limits | Varies, e.g. <7.1% ABV for beer in Ontario |
| Holiday Sales | Restricted or banned on major holidays in some states |
| Online Orders | Available in some areas for pickup/delivery to 21+ with ID check |
Now let‘s get into the nitty gritty of exactly when and what you can buy at Walmart in each state and province.
Walmart Alcohol Hours In The United States
From Alabama to Wyoming, alcohol regulations in the US can be complex and confusing. Here‘s a breakdown of Walmart‘s liquor laws across all 50 states:
Alabama
In the Heart of Dixie, Walmart sells beer, wine, and spirits from 6am to 2am Monday through Saturday. However, Sunday alcohol sales are still limited in some counties here. For example, you can‘t buy alcohol at all on Sundays in Cullman County. Check your local laws to be sure.
Alaska
Lucky you if you live in Alaska! The Last Frontier totally lives up to its fierce independent spirit with round-the-clock alcohol sales at Walmart stores 7 days a week. Grab a bottle anytime here.
Arizona
Arizona doesn‘t restrict alcohol sales times at all, so you can shop whenever the urge strikes at Walmart. Beer, wine, and liquor are available 24/7 here.
Arkansas
Bill Clinton‘s home state allows alcohol sales from 7am to 1am Monday through Saturday. However, on Sundays sales are a bit more restricted and some ‘dry‘ counties remain where you can‘t purchase alcohol at Walmart.
California
Like Alaska and Arizona, the Golden State fully embraces 24 hour alcohol sales at Walmart stores all week long. No limits on beverage types here either.
Colorado
The mountain views aren‘t the only thing high about Colorado! Alcohol flows freely from 8am to midnight every day here.
Connecticut
Walmart locations in the Constitution State sell beer, wine, and spirits from 8am to 10pm Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, sales are reduced to just 10am to 6pm. Plan your shopping trips accordingly.
Delaware
This tiny state lets the good times roll with alcohol sales from 9am to 1am Monday through Saturday, and a slightly shorter 12pm to 8pm timeframe on Sundays.
Florida
In the Sunshine State, the party doesn‘t stop with alcohol sales permitted from 7am to midnight every day. However, there‘s a 32 ounce limit per customer here, so plan multiple trips if needed.
Georgia
Georgia starts alcohol sales at Walmart bright and early at 6am Monday through Saturday, right up until midnight. On Sundays, sales don‘t start until 12:30pm but run later until 11:30pm.
Hawaii
Say "Aloha" to round-the-clock alcohol sales in paradise! Just like Alaska, Walmart stores in Hawaii sell liquor 24/7. No limits on types or times here.
Idaho
Idaho also embraces freedom with all-hours alcohol sales at Walmart. Shop between 6am and 1am any time here.
Illinois
The Prairie State has complex liquor laws that vary by county and city. But in most regions, you can shop daily from 8/9am to midnight for beer, wine and spirits.
Indiana
Recently lifting decades-old restrictions, Indiana now allows Walmart alcohol sales daily from 7am to 3am ever since prohibition-era limits were abolished in 2018. Cheers to progress!
Iowa
Walmarts in Iowa can only sell beer and wine, no liquor. Sales run from 6am to 2am Monday through Saturday, and 8am to midnight on Sundays.
Kansas
Dorothy‘s home in The Wizard of Oz permits alcohol from 6am to 2am Monday through Saturday. Sunday sales are shorter, from 12pm to 8pm here.
Kentucky
The Bluegrass State keeps the party going all week long, with unrestricted sales times from 6am to 2am Monday through Saturday. On Sundays sales run from 1pm to 2am, so you can still buy alcohol after church.
Louisiana
Laissez les bon temps rouler! In Louisiana, Walmart locations typically sell alcohol from 6am to 2am daily with some exceptions in a few "dry" parishes. You can pick up beer, wine, and liquor here.
Maine
If you live along the gorgeous rocky shores of Maine, beer, wine, and spirits are available at Walmart daily from 6am until 1am.
Maryland
Maryland‘s liquor laws are complex with variations in each county. But generally, most Walmarts here sell Monday through Saturday 6am to 1am and Sunday from 11am to 11pm. Just check your specific location.
Massachusetts
The site of the Boston Tea Party may have a rebellious history, but Massachusetts has modest liquor laws today. Alcohol sales run from 10am to 11pm without restrictions daily.
Michigan
As a Great Lakes state, Michigan embraces its Midwestern freedom with round-the-clock liquor sales all week long at Walmart locations.
Minnesota
Here in the chilly Land of 10,000 Lakes, Walmart has to stop selling alcohol earlier than many states. Sales run Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm.
Mississippi
Mississippi maintains archaic bans on all Sunday liquor sales at retailers including Walmart. But Monday through Saturday you can buy beer and wine from 7am to 1am and spirits until around 11pm or midnight.
Missouri
The Show Me State indeed shows its liberty-loving spirit with unrestricted daily alcohol sales from 6am to 1:30am at Walmart stores. No limits here!
Montana
Big Sky Country takes a liberal approach too, with beer and wine sales allowed daily at Walmart from 8am until 2am. No hard liquor is sold though.
Nebraska
Walmarts in Nebraska sell beer and wine only from 6am to 1am Monday through Saturday and 11am to midnight on Sundays. No spirits for sale here.
Nevada
As home to Sin City Las Vegas, it‘s no surprise Nevada has the most lenient liquor laws. Walmart locations here can sell all types of alcohol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
New Hampshire
"Live Free or Die" may as well be New Hampshire‘s unofficial liquor store motto too. Beer, wine, and spirits are sold daily from 6am to 1:45am at Walmart stores here.
New Jersey
The Garden State has some variations based on local municipalities. But typically, Walmarts in New Jersey sell Monday through Saturday from 8am to 10pm and Sundays from 12pm to 10pm.
New Mexico
New Mexico maintains a spirit of independence out west with unrestricted alcohol sales daily from 7am until 2am at Walmart stores.
New York
As a bustling, vibrant state, the Empire State allows alcohol sales with fairly late hours. Most Walmarts permit Monday through Saturday 8am to midnight and Sunday 12pm to 9pm. But check your county.
North Carolina
The Tar Heel state lets good times roll with typical hours of 7am to 2am alcohol sales Monday through Saturday at Walmart. On Sundays, sales run from 12pm to 2am or county option from 10am.
North Dakota
North Dakota has the least restrictions on alcohol sales along with other 24/7 states. Liquor is sold freely at Walmart locations here 7 days a week, any time.
Ohio
In the Buckeye State, Walmart can sell daily from 5:30am to 1am. However, there are some completely "dry" counties where alcohol sales are banned, so verify locally.
Oklahoma
Recently loosening restrictions, Oklahoma now allows Walmart beer and wine sales daily from 6am to 2am. Liquor sales still end earlier at midnight. And there‘s a total Sunday alcohol ban still in place.
Oregon
The pioneer spirit lives on in Oregon with very loose alcohol laws. Beer, wine, and spirits are sold at Walmart without restrictions daily from 7am until 2:30am.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania maintains a complex state-run alcohol system. Walmart locations can sell beer generally from 9am to 11pm Monday through Saturday and 11am to 7pm on Sundays.
Rhode Island
The tiniest state in the US still has fairly liberal alcohol laws. At Walmart you can buy liquor daily from 6am until 1am in Rhode Island.
South Carolina
South Carolina restricts Sunday sales at Walmart to just 1pm to midnight for beer and wine, with liquor stores closed entirely that day. But Monday through Saturday sales run from 7am to 2am beer and wine, 11am to 7pm spirits.
South Dakota
Free-spirited South Dakota has limited regulations on alcohol. At Walmart you can buy liquor freely from 7am until 2am every day of the week.
Tennessee
The country music capital has complex liquor laws including Sunday sales restrictions at Walmart. A simplified breakdown:
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Monday to Saturday: Beer 8am to 11pm, Wine/Spirits 11am to 11pm
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Sunday: Beer only 10am to 11pm
Texas
Conservative Texas limits Walmart alcohol to only beer and wine sales. Typical hours are Monday to Friday 7am to midnight, Saturday 7am to 1am, and Sunday 12pm to midnight.
Utah
Utah has tight restrictions with no Sunday liquor sales allowed at all. Monday through Saturday, Walmarts can sell only beer/wine under 5% ABV from 11:30am to 1am.
Vermont
Vermont lives up to its independent New England spirit with relatively relaxed liquor laws. Walmart locations sell beer, wine, and spirits freely from 6am to midnight daily.
Virginia
The Old Dominion state also takes a fairly liberal approach, with unrestricted Walmart sales of all alcohol types from 6am to midnight each day.
Washington
The Evergreen State doesn‘t restrict alcohol either, allowing sales of beer, wine, and spirits at Walmart daily from 6am until 2am.
West Virginia
West Virginia permits beer and wine sales at Walmart from 6am to 1am Monday through Saturday and 1pm to midnight on Sundays. But liquor isn‘t sold here.
Wisconsin
As a historically beer-loving state, Wisconsin allows ample alcohol sales. At Walmarts here you can buy beer and wine 6am to midnight daily and spirits from 6am to 9pm only.
Wyoming
And finally, the rugged Frontier State of Wyoming has the most lenient liquor laws, with uninhibited 24/7 alcohol sales at Walmart stores statewide.
The Breakdown: Walmart Alcohol Hours In Canada
Walmart locations north of the border in Canada also sell beer, wine, and in some cases liquor depending on provincial regulations. Here‘s the scoop on alcohol hours specifically in Ontario:
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Beer/Wine Only – Spirits/liquor aren‘t sold
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Limited Types – Only singles and 6-packs, not cases or larger volumes
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ABV% Restricted – Alcohol content capped at 7.1%
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Designated Areas – Must buy from special cashiers/sections
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Hours – Monday to Saturday 9am – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm
Canada has less uniform alcohol laws than the US, so policies vary in other provinces. But in general, most Walmart stores have restricted alcohol sales times and selection compared to many American locations.
The Impact Of Walmart‘s Alcohol Policies
Walmart‘s massive retail footprint means the company‘s alcohol sales policies have an outsized impact on regulations overall.
For example, after Walmart entered Arkansas in 1990, the retailer helped overturn the state‘s ban on Sunday liquor sales in grocery stores through an advocacy campaign. Walmart has also lobbied to loosen restrictions in states like Oklahoma and Indiana.
Critics argue Walmart exerts political influence to maximize alcohol revenue, while proponents claim they simply respond to consumer demand. But either way, the chain often serves as a catalyst for driving regulatory changes.
Walmart‘s pricing power can also substantially impact alcohol markets. One study found a 1.4% drop in wine prices after Walmart opened grocery locations in Louisiana. And in Texas, rumors of Walmart‘s impending beer/wine sales spurred other retailers to substantially lower prices.
So while policies vary across its 5000+ US stores, Walmart‘s overall vision and scale make it an indisputable influencer in alcohol availability and affordability coast to coast. As both a retailer and regulatory force, it shapes America‘s drinking culture.
The Bottom Line
Alcohol laws are complex and constantly evolving – but I hope this breakdown gave you a better sense of what to expect at Walmart liquor stores in your area.
The key takeaways to remember:
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Hours Vary – Check your specific county and store, don‘t assume!
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Sunday Sales – Often banned or restricted until 12/1pm.
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ID Ready – Have your ID to verify age for all purchases.
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Online Orders – Pickup/delivery requires age verification upon receipt.
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No Promotions – Discounts and coupons don‘t apply to alcohol.
Now that you know the deal, the only thing left is to decide what to buy! Just shop smart and please remember to drink responsibly. Cheers!
