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Pennsylvania Sunday Alcohol Sales (2026)

Conditional: 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.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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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.

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Sunday Alcohol Sales in states bordering Pennsylvania

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 →
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 →
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 →
New YorkPermitted
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.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nysenate.gov · Full New York rule →
OhioConditional
Ohio allows Sunday sales only with a Sunday (D-6) permit and, where required, local approval. With the permit, Sunday sales run from 10 a.m. to midnight (11 a.m. for some), and standard hours Monday through Saturday start at 5:30 a.m. (OAC 4301:1-1-49.)
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio 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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