Anchorage, AK Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew age
- Under 17
- School-year nights
- 11 p.m.–5 a.m.
- Weekend nights
- 1 a.m.–5 a.m.
- School-day daytime curfew
- 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Summer (June–Aug)
- 1 a.m.–5 a.m. nightly
Summary
Minors under 17 must be off Anchorage streets and out of businesses by 11 p.m. on school nights and 1 a.m. on weekends, unless a parent consents.
"Curfew hours" means: 1. September through May: a. 11:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until 5:00 a.m. of the following day; and b. 1:00 a.m. on any Saturday and Sunday until 5:00 a.m. of the same day. c. 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on any day that the Anchorage School District is in session... A minor commits an offense if the minor, without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian, remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the municipality during curfew hours.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 5010260; v11 updated 2026-09-01).
Full Breakdown
AMC 14.70.060 bars anyone under 17 from remaining in a public place or business in Anchorage during curfew hours without a parent or guardian's consent. September through May, curfew runs from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and also 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on days the Anchorage School District is in session. June through August, curfew is 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. every night. Business owners and employees who knowingly let a minor stay on the premises during curfew hours commit a separate offense unless they promptly call police to report the minor's presence.
Violations & Fines
Civil penalty under AMC ch. 14.60; general fine schedule runs $50-$1,000 per offense if the specific violation isn't separately listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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