New Jersey happy hour laws

Legal

New Jersey does not limit when or how long a bar can discount drinks. Open bars for a set price (apart from private parties and New Year's Eve), drinks as prizes and "free drink with purchase" deals are banned.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

The rules

  1. No unlimited drinks for a set price, except private parties not sponsored by the bar and New Year's Eve parties.

    N.J.A.C. 13:2-23.16(a)1

  2. No free drink or prize conditioned on buying a drink. One goodwill free drink per patron per 24 hours is allowed.

    N.J.A.C. 13:2-23.16(a)2

Happy hour in New Jersey

I don't list any happy hours in New Jersey yet.

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