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Illinois Sunday Alcohol Sales (2026)

Permitted: Illinois allows Sunday sales statewide — there is no statewide Sunday ban.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026
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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.

Official source: ilga.gov →

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Sunday Alcohol Sales in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • IndianaPermitted

    Indiana has allowed Sunday carryout (off-premises) sales since March 2018, which repealed the earlier Sunday carryout ban. Sunday sales generally run from noon to 8 p.m., and Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →

  • IowaPermitted

    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.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revenue.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

  • KentuckyConditional

    There is no single statewide rule — Kentucky alcohol hours are local-option, and they depend on your city or county AND your license type. …

    Verified Aug 15, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky 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 →

  • 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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