Can you buy beer on Sunday in Massachusetts?

Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., against 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on a weekday.

What time do they start selling beer in Massachusetts?

8 a.m. That is the earliest any outlet may sell, and some open later by choice.

What time on Sunday can you buy beer in Massachusetts?

You cannot. Massachusetts publishes no Sunday beer window for at least one kind of outlet.

Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in Massachusetts?

Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 10 a.m. in Massachusetts, which is before noon.

What is the latest you can buy beer in Massachusetts?

11 p.m. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.

Massachusetts

What time can you buy beer in Massachusetts?

8 a.m. to 11 p.m.The outer limit set by Massachusetts law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than this, never longer.

Grocery and convenience: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Package store: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Bar or restaurant: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Grocery and convenience

Legal hours to buy beer in Massachusetts at a grocery or convenience store, 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 store

Legal hours to buy beer in Massachusetts at a package store, 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.

Bar or restaurant

Legal hours to buy beer in Massachusetts at a bar or restaurant, 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.

Holiday closures in Massachusetts

Days when alcohol sales are restricted in Massachusetts
Holiday	What closes
Christmas Day	Grocery and convenience, Package stores, closed all day
Memorial Day	Grocery and convenience, Package stores, closed all day
Thanksgiving Day	Grocery and convenience, Package stores, closed all day

Common questions

What time can you buy beer in Massachusetts?: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the outside. That is the limit state law sets, and a city or county may require earlier closing, so check locally if you are close to the edge.
What time can you buy beer at a grocery or convenience store in Massachusetts?: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
What time can you buy beer at a package store in Massachusetts?: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
What time can you buy beer at a bar or restaurant in Massachusetts?: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Can you buy beer on Sunday in Massachusetts?: Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., against 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on a weekday.
What time do they start selling beer in Massachusetts?: 8 a.m. That is the earliest any outlet may sell, and some open later by choice.
What time on Sunday can you buy beer in Massachusetts?: You cannot. Massachusetts publishes no Sunday beer window for at least one kind of outlet.
Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in Massachusetts?: Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 10 a.m. in Massachusetts, which is before noon.
What is the latest you can buy beer in Massachusetts?: 11 p.m. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.

Sources

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