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North Dakota Sunday Alcohol Sales (2026)

Conditional: North Dakota has allowed Sunday sales statewide since the 2019 blue-law repeal.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026
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North Dakota has allowed Sunday sales statewide since the 2019 blue-law repeal. Off-sale hours generally run from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., with no off-sale between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sunday, and local ordinances may be more restrictive.

Official source: ndlegis.gov →

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Sunday Alcohol Sales in states bordering North Dakota

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

  • 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 →

  • MontanaPermitted

    Montana allows Sunday sales, with beer and wine sold 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. in grocery stores and other outlets. State-contracted agency liquor stores (spirits) may open Sundays and Mondays from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., per the Department of Revenue.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revenue.mt.gov · Full Montana 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 →

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