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Maryland Sunday Alcohol Sales (2026)

Conditional: Maryland sets retail licensing and hours — including Sunday sales — separately in each of its 25 local jurisdictions, and they vary widely.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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Maryland sets retail licensing and hours — including Sunday sales — separately in each of its 25 local jurisdictions, and they vary widely. Some counties have historically restricted Sunday sales, so check the local board.

Official source: atcc.maryland.gov →

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Sunday Alcohol Sales in states bordering Maryland

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

DelawarePermitted
Delaware permits Sunday off-premises sales statewide, and package (liquor) stores sell on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Larger municipalities of 50,000 or more may limit Sunday sales to 4 hours.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oabcc.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
District of ColumbiaPermitted
Sunday sales are permitted in the District of Columbia, where off-premises Class A and Class B retailers may generally sell from 7 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. Class A licensees may sell and deliver Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight, and sales may start as early as 6 a.m. on other days.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: abca.dc.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
PennsylvaniaConditional
Pennsylvania allows Sunday sales broadly, and State Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores are commonly open Sundays, about 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., though this varies. Beer distributors and licensed retailers — including many groceries and delis with an R license — may sell on Sunday with a Sunday sales permit.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VirginiaPermitted
Virginia permits Sunday sales, and grocery and convenience stores generally sell beer and wine from 6 a.m. to midnight daily. State ABC (spirits) stores are typically open Sundays from about 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaConditional
West Virginia permits Sunday package liquor sales starting at 6 a.m. under a 2021 law, but there are no spirits sales between midnight and 6 a.m. or on Easter and Christmas. Local ordinances set the specific hours and may opt out of Sunday sales.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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