Alberta happy hour laws
Restricted
Happy hour is allowed at any time of day, but no drink can go below Alberta's minimum prices: $2.75 per ounce of spirits, $0.35 per ounce of wine, $0.16 per ounce of draught beer and $2.75 for a bottle or can of beer, cider or cooler. A June 2026 increase was reversed within two weeks.
Last checked · Oct 19, 2026
What changed
- Jun 22, 2026: The province directed AGLC to reverse the June 2026 increase.
- Jun 9, 2026: AGLC raised the minimum prices for the first time since 2008.
The rules
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Drinks can never be sold below the AGLC minimum prices, including during happy hour.
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The old rule that happy hour prices had to end by 8 p.m. was removed in 2016.
AGLC, Responsible liquor service focus of happy hours policy change (2016)