Indiana happy hour laws

Restricted

Happy hour came back to Indiana on July 1, 2024. Discounts can run up to 4 hours a day and 15 hours a week, but not between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Bottomless drinks are not allowed.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

What changed

  • Jul 1, 2024: Happy hour became legal again, ending a ban in place since 1985, with the hour limits above.

The rules

  1. Drink prices may be cut for part of a day for up to 4 hours a day and 15 hours a week, and not between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

    IC 7.1-5-10-20.5 (HEA 1086-2024)

  2. No unlimited drinks for a fixed price, no drinking games, and no drinks as prizes.

    HEA 1086-2024

Happy hour in Indiana

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