<P> No off - premises alcohol sales on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day . </P> <P> Open container law applies only to drivers, not passengers . </P> <Tr> <Td> Delaware </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> 9 a.m.--1 a.m. </Td> <Td> 9 a.m.--1 a.m. (Mon.--Sat .) noon--8 p.m. (Sun .) Municipalities with a population over 50,000 persons may impose stricter hours of sale by local ordinance . </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: A minor will not be penalized for if discovered consuming alcohol through a medical emergency . Underage drinking allowed on private non-alcohol selling premises with parental consent, for religious purposes . </Td> <Td> For off - premises consumption, alcohol may be purchased only in a liquor store, taproom, or a brew pub that has an off - premises license . Unless accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21, no person under 21 may enter a liquor store or taproom for any reason, even for the intent of purchasing only tobacco or lottery tickets . No sales of alcohol by liquor stores or taprooms are permitted during designated holidays including Thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> District of Columbia </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> 8 a.m.--2 a.m. Sun.--Thu., <P> 8 a.m.--3 a.m. Fri.--Sat . </P> </Td> <Td> Liquor Stores: <P> 9 a.m.--midnight daily * Grocery Stores: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. daily </P> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Yes </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: A minor will not be penalized for if discovered consuming alcohol through a medical emergency . </Td> <Td> * Liquor stores can begin applying for licenses to open on Sunday as of January 16, 2013 . <P> No singles sold, but stores in some areas may apply for an exemption . Certain wards may be made dry by the decision of the local ANC, but as of 2005 none are The day before a federal or district holiday, on - premises retailers may sell / serve from 8 a.m. - 3 a.m. On New Yer's Eve, on - premises retailers may sell / serve until 4 a.m. on January 1 . </P> </Td> </Tr>

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