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New York Sunday Alcohol Sales (2026)

Permitted: New York liquor and wine stores may open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. statewide, as expanded by a 2024 law.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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New York liquor and wine stores may open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. statewide, as expanded by a 2024 law. Beer sales are barred only between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sundays, and counties may adjust that; liquor stores are closed only on Christmas Day.

Official source: nysenate.gov →

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Sunday Alcohol Sales in states bordering New York

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

ConnecticutPermitted
In Connecticut, off-premises sales — by package stores, grocery store beer permittees, druggists and manufacturers — run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Sales are unlawful all day on Thanksgiving, New Year's Day and Christmas. A town may vote to restrict hours further. (C.G.S. Sec. 30-91(d).)
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: cga.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsPermitted
Massachusetts permits Sunday sales, and package (off-premises) stores may sell alcohol beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, with sales generally running until 11:00 p.m.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
New JerseyConditional
New Jersey sets no statewide hour restrictions — hours are set by each municipality, which may restrict them further and may limit or bar Sunday sales. Off-premises (package) spirits are generally sold from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday sales are generally allowed where the municipality permits them.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: njoag.gov · Full New Jersey 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 →
VermontPermitted
Vermont permits Sunday sales, and off-premises retail — beer and wine retailers and state spirits agency stores — generally runs from 6 a.m. to midnight, including Sundays, per state regulation.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: liquorcontrol.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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