District of Columbia happy hour laws

Legal

DC has no happy hour law. Bars can set drink prices and run specials as they like, but they still cannot serve anyone who is intoxicated.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

The rules

  1. No sale or service to minors or intoxicated persons. DC law sets no limit on drink discounts or their timing.

    D.C. Code § 25-781

Happy hour in District of Columbia

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