Can you buy beer on Sunday in Minnesota?

Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., against 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on a weekday.

What time do they start selling beer in Minnesota?

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 Minnesota?

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

Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in Minnesota?

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

What is the latest you can buy beer in Minnesota?

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

Minnesota

What time can you buy beer in Minnesota?

8 a.m. to 2 a.m.The outer limit set by Minnesota 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 2 a.m.
Package store: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bar or restaurant: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Grocery and convenience

Legal hours to buy beer in Minnesota at a grocery or convenience store, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday	10 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

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 Minnesota at a package store, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday	11 a.m. to 6 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 Minnesota at a bar or restaurant, by day of week
Day	Latest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
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 Minnesota

Days when alcohol sales are restricted in Minnesota
Holiday	What closes
Christmas Day	Package stores, closed all day
Thanksgiving Day	Package stores, closed all day

Common questions

What time can you buy beer in Minnesota?: 8 a.m. to 2 a.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 Minnesota?: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
What time can you buy beer at a package store in Minnesota?: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What time can you buy beer at a bar or restaurant in Minnesota?: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Can you buy beer on Sunday in Minnesota?: Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., against 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on a weekday.
What time do they start selling beer in Minnesota?: 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 Minnesota?: You cannot. Minnesota publishes no Sunday beer window for at least one kind of outlet.
Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in Minnesota?: Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 10 a.m. in Minnesota, which is before noon.
What is the latest you can buy beer in Minnesota?: 10 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.