Whether liquor is sold on Thanksgiving depends on your state, as alcohol sales laws vary significantly across the United States.

States Allowing Full Alcohol Sales

Many states permit normal alcohol sales on Thanksgiving, including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

States with Complete Bans

Several states prohibit all alcohol sales on Thanksgiving: Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Utah.

States with Partial Restrictions

Many states allow beer and wine sales but prohibit liquor sales on Thanksgiving. For example:

• Tennessee : Beer can be purchased at grocery stores, but liquor stores are closed by state law

• Texas : Grocery stores may sell pre-packaged beer and wine, but liquor sales are prohibited

• Alabama : Beer and wine are available, but not liquor

• Montana : Beer and wine can be bought at supermarkets, but liquor sales are prohibited

Some states have county or parish-level restrictions, such as Georgia, Kentucky, and Louisiana, where local ordinances may ban sales even if state law permits them. If you plan to purchase alcohol for Thanksgiving, it's best to buy ahead of time or call your local store to confirm their hours and what products are available.