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Iowa Sunday Alcohol Sales (2026)
Permitted: Iowa allows Sunday sales for licensees that hold Sunday-sales privileges, and as of 2023 a single retail license covers beer, wine and spirits for off-premises sale, including on Sundays.
Official source: revenue.iowa.gov →
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Sunday Alcohol Sales in states bordering Iowa
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IllinoisPermitted
Illinois allows Sunday sales statewide — there is no statewide Sunday ban. Hours are set by local ordinance, and off-premises sales commonly run from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
- MinnesotaPermitted
Minnesota has permitted Sunday off-sale (retail liquor store) sales since 2017, generally from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Off-sale weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with some local variation.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
- MissouriPermitted
Missouri allows off-premises retail sales every day, including Sunday, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., so Sunday sales are fully allowed statewide. Sales are barred only between 1:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (RSMo 311.290.)
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
- NebraskaConditional
Nebraska allows Sunday sales, with retail sale permitted every day from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. and no sales between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday package sales of spirits or liquor may not begin before noon, and cities and counties may modify the hours.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
- South DakotaConditional
In South Dakota, Sunday sales and the exact hours are set by local ordinance, and municipalities and counties may permit Sunday sales or be more restrictive. Off-sale (package) liquor generally runs Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to midnight.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dor.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
- WisconsinPermitted
Wisconsin permits Sunday sales and treats Sunday like any other day. Off-premises retailers with a Class A license may sell liquor and wine from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and beer from 6 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revenue.wi.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →
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