Alberta Bar Closing Times: Last Call at 2 AM, Clear Out by 3 AM

Under Alberta's Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, licensed establishments must follow these provincial standards:

• Last alcohol service: 2:00 AM Mountain Time.
• Premises cleared of patrons: 3:00 AM Mountain Time.

Key Details

• Applies to bars, pubs, lounges, nightclubs, and restaurants with liquor licenses.
• No alcohol may be sold, served, or consumed after 2 AM.
• Staff have until 3 AM to close out tabs, clean, and ensure all customers have left.
• Municipalities cannot extend these hours (unlike some provinces). They can only restrict further (e.g., earlier closing).
• Special event licenses (e.g., festivals, New Year's) may allow later service with AGLC approval.
• Consistent with BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba—standard for Western Canada.

Violations risk fines, license suspension, or revocation by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) commission. Always confirm with the specific venue, as some close earlier by choice.