Is alcohol legal in Hawaii?

Q: Is alcohol legal in Hawaii?

Alcohol in Hawaii is permitted. Hawaii is not a control state: beer, wine and spirits are all sold in grocery, convenience and liquor stores, licensed by each county liquor commission. Retail is privately operated.

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Permitted: Hawaii is not a control state: beer, wine and spirits are all sold in grocery, convenience and liquor stores, licensed by each county liquor commission.

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Hawaii is not a control state: beer, wine and spirits are all sold in grocery, convenience and liquor stores, licensed by each county liquor commission. Retail is privately operated.

Source: honolulu.gov → · Updated July 23, 2026

Hawaii Alcohol topics

DUI / DWI Limits in Hawaii →Info
In Hawaii the OVUII (DUI) limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Open Container Law in Hawaii →Restricted
Hawaii prohibits both having an open container and drinking alcohol on public roads, for the driver and for passengers, and opened containers must be carried in the trunk (HRS 291-3.1, 291-3.2).
Sunday Alcohol Sales in Hawaii →Permitted
Hawaii allows Sunday sales and has no statewide blue laws.
Last Call Hours in Hawaii →Info
In Hawaii, last call is 2 a.m., though a limited number of Waikiki cabaret venues serve until 4 a.m.
Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in Hawaii →Permitted
In Hawaii, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — under a general Class 4 retail dealer license, but the hours depend on where you are.
Where to Buy Alcohol in Hawaii →Permitted
Hawaii is not a control state: beer, wine and spirits are all sold in grocery, convenience and liquor stores, licensed by each county liquor commission.

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