Massachusetts

Where can you buy alcohol late in Massachusetts?

The latest anything sells in Massachusetts is 11 p.m., at grocery and convenience stores.That is the outside edge the law allows. An individual shop may close earlier, and none may sell later.

Beer in Massachusetts

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy beer in Massachusetts, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Package stores

Legal hours to buy beer in Massachusetts, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy beer in Massachusetts, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	No sales

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Wine in Massachusetts

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy wine in Massachusetts, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Package stores

Legal hours to buy wine in Massachusetts, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy wine in Massachusetts, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	No sales

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Liquor in Massachusetts

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy liquor in Massachusetts, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Package stores

Legal hours to buy liquor in Massachusetts, package stores, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy liquor in Massachusetts, bars and restaurants, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday	No sales

These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Common questions

What is the latest you can buy alcohol in Massachusetts?: The latest anything sells in Massachusetts is 11 p.m., at grocery and convenience stores.
Which shops stay open latest in Massachusetts?: Grocery and convenience stores, which the law lets run until 11 p.m.

Sources

Last verified August 14, 2026. How DrinkLaws checks this.