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Hawaii Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

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.

PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026

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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. Licensing is done by each county liquor commission, so permitted hours differ from island to island.

Official source: capitol.hawaii.gov →

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