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District of Columbia Sunday Alcohol Sales (2026)

Permitted: 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.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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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.

Official source: abca.dc.gov →

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Sunday Alcohol Sales in states bordering District of Columbia

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

MarylandConditional
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.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: atcc.maryland.gov · Full Maryland 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 →

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