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West Virginia Sunday Alcohol Sales (2026)

Conditional: 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.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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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.

Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →

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Sunday Alcohol Sales in states bordering West Virginia

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

KentuckyConditional
There is no single statewide rule — Kentucky alcohol hours are local-option, and they depend on your city or county AND your license type. …
Verified Aug 15, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky 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 →
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 →
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 →

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