Yes, there is a curfew in Las Vegas, but it applies only to people under 18. The hours run from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from midnight to 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, with stricter rules on and around the Strip. Adults are not subject to any general curfew.
Curfew Hours for Anyone Under 18
Both the City of Las Vegas and Clark County prohibit anyone under 18 from being on public streets, sidewalks, alleys, or other public places during curfew hours unless an exception applies. The schedule:
- Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Friday and Saturday: midnight to 5:00 a.m.
- School holidays and summer vacation: midnight to 5:00 a.m., any day of the week
These hours come from Las Vegas Municipal Code 10.54.010 and Clark County Code 12.12.010.1Municode Library. Las Vegas Code of Ordinances – Chapter 10.54 Curfew The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sheriff or a designee can extend curfew hours on special occasions, though outside the Strip-specific rules below this is rare.2Clark County, NV. Common Laws Pertaining to Juveniles
Tighter Curfew Hours on the Strip
The area in and around the Strip runs on a stricter clock. Under Las Vegas Municipal Code 10.54.015 and Clark County Code 12.12.030, anyone under 18 is banned from these streets and their adjacent sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and public walkways between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and legal holidays:3Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Local Ordinances and State Laws
- Las Vegas Boulevard South between Sahara Avenue and Sunset Road
- Harmon Avenue between Las Vegas Boulevard South and Koval Lane
- Flamingo Road between I-15 and Koval Lane
- Spring Mountain Road/Sands Drive between Vegas Plaza Drive and Koval Lane
- Stardust Road between Industrial Road and Las Vegas Boulevard South
- Convention Center Drive
- Riviera Boulevard
- Circus Circus Drive
New Year’s Eve has its own start time. The Strip curfew for minors begins at 6:00 p.m. on December 31 and runs until 5:00 a.m. on January 1.1Municode Library. Las Vegas Code of Ordinances – Chapter 10.54 Curfew Families visiting the Strip with teenagers on New Year’s Eve are often caught off guard by the earlier start. The Strip curfew can also be waived for a specific permitted special event under Las Vegas Municipal Code Title 12, but only if the permit expressly says so.
When the Curfew Does Not Apply
Not every minor out past curfew is in violation. Las Vegas Municipal Code 10.54.035 lists several exceptions that cover both the general curfew and the Strip curfew, and Clark County’s ordinance contains similar ones:1Municode Library. Las Vegas Code of Ordinances – Chapter 10.54 Curfew
- The minor is with a parent, guardian, or another responsible adult over 21 who has been approved by the parent or guardian.
- The minor is traveling to or from a job, or is currently working during curfew hours.
- The minor is running an errand or engaged in an activity specifically directed by a parent or guardian.
When an officer stops a minor during curfew hours, expect questions about why they are out. Documentation clears things up quickly: a work schedule, a text from a parent, or something similar showing the reason for the trip.
Penalties for a Curfew Violation
Under Las Vegas Municipal Code 10.54.030, an officer who finds a minor violating curfew has three options: cite the child and release them to a parent or guardian, release the child, or transport the child to Clark County Juvenile Justice Services.1Municode Library. Las Vegas Code of Ordinances – Chapter 10.54 Curfew
A violation can carry a fine of up to $300.3Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Local Ordinances and State Laws First-time offenders typically get a warning or a citation rather than being taken to Juvenile Justice Services. Repeat violations, or curfew stops that come with another offense, tend to draw harsher outcomes: referral to juvenile authorities and possible probation. Community service is sometimes assigned in place of a fine.
Parents can be cited too. Las Vegas Municipal Code 10.54.020 makes it unlawful for a parent, guardian, or other person with legal custody of a child under 18 to allow that child to be out in violation of either the general curfew or the Strip curfew.1Municode Library. Las Vegas Code of Ordinances – Chapter 10.54 Curfew A first offense usually ends with the officer calling the parent to come pick up the child, but repeated violations shift attention to the parent, and the ordinance provides the legal basis for citing them directly.
Adults and Curfew in Las Vegas
There is no general curfew for adults in Las Vegas. If you are 18 or older, you can walk the Strip, Fremont Street, or any other public area at 3:00 a.m. without violating any law.
The one exception is a declared state of emergency. Under Nevada Revised Statutes 414.070, the governor holds broad emergency powers during a declared emergency or disaster, including authority to compel evacuations and take other steps necessary to protect public safety.4Nevada Legislature. Nevada Revised Statutes 414.070 – Additional Powers of Governor During State of Emergency or Declaration of Disaster The statute does not use the word “curfew,” but the general safety powers have been read broadly enough to support temporary movement restrictions. Any such order would be extraordinary and time-limited.
Proposals to impose curfews on young adults ages 18 to 21 in the Fremont Street area have surfaced, most notably a Las Vegas City Council proposal to ban adults 18 to 21 from Fremont Street between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily. Civil liberties groups opposed it on First Amendment grounds. As of 2026, no adult curfew has been enacted.
Park Closing Hours Are a Separate Rule
Public parks in the Las Vegas area have posted closing hours that apply to everyone, adults included. A park closure violation is a separate offense from a curfew violation.
Clark County parks generally operate from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and all visitors must leave by closing time unless the Director of Parks and Recreation or a designee grants approval. Violations can carry misdemeanor penalties under Clark County Code 19.04.080, and any permits the person holds may be canceled with deposits forfeited.5Clark County, NV. Desert Breeze Park Information The City of Las Vegas sets default park closure hours between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., though individual parks may post different times. North Las Vegas parks generally close around 11:00 p.m. Check the posted sign at the park you are visiting, since hours vary by facility and some parks adjust seasonally.