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Curfew Laws in Washington, DC (2026)

2 verified curfew laws for Washington, District of Columbia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

DC has a juvenile curfew under DC Code Section 2-1541 et seq. as amended by the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025. Minors under 17 must be off the streets by 11 PM on weekdays and midnight on weekends. The 2025 amendments extended applicability to 17-year-olds during summer months.

Washington DC Juvenile Curfew Laws

Heavy Restrictions

Park Curfew

DC parks operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are generally closed from dusk to dawn unless otherwise posted. National Park Service properties (the National Mall, Rock Creek Park, etc.) have separate hours enforced by US Park Police.

Washington DC Park Curfew Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for District of Columbia county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Washington city rules.

Curfew Laws in District of Columbia