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Alcohol laws in Massachusetts

This page reflects the default hours of sale in Massachusetts. The laws in effect in Monterey may be more restrictive than what is shown here.

Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:

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Under Massachusetts state law, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Election Day. On the day of any federal, state, or local election, the sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited while polls are open.

Christmas. When Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

Night Before Legal Holiday. On the night before any legal holiday, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold until 11:30 p.m.


Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

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Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.