Happy hour laws by state and province

Where a bar can discount drinks for part of the day, where the hours are capped, and where it is not allowed at all. Every rule links to the law it comes from.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

United States

Legal (33)

Restricted (12)

Banned (6)

Canada

Legal (2)

Restricted (11)

Recently changed

  • Jun 22, 2026

    Alberta: The province directed AGLC to reverse the June 2026 increase.

  • Jun 9, 2026

    Alberta: AGLC raised the minimum prices for the first time since 2008.

  • Apr 30, 2026

    Georgia: Atlanta's city council approved drink discounts of up to 50 percent, replacing its rule that a drink's price must hold for a week.

  • Jul 15, 2025

    Newfoundland and Labrador: The minimum price per standard serving rose from $1.65 to $2.65.

  • Mar 30, 2025

    Missouri: The liquor advertising rule was amended, dropping its old limits on coupons and inducements.

  • Feb 3, 2025

    Michigan: The rule banning two identical drinks for one price (R 436.1438) was rescinded.

  • Sep 13, 2024

    Pennsylvania: Act 57 of 2024 raised the weekly happy hour cap from 14 to 24 hours and allowed two food and drink combination specials a day.

  • Jul 1, 2024

    Indiana: Happy hour became legal again, ending a ban in place since 1985, with the hour limits above.