Henderson, NV Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Sun–Thu curfew
- 10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
- Fri–Sat curfew
- Midnight–5:00 a.m.
- School holidays/summer
- Midnight–5:00 a.m. nightly
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor, each incident separate
- Applies to
- Anyone under 18
Summary
Henderson bars minors under 18 from public places overnight: 10 p.m.–5 a.m. Sunday–Thursday, midnight–5 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and midnight–5 a.m. every night during school holidays and summer vacation.
Curfew hours means the period between 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, both inclusive, and 5:00 a.m. of the succeeding day, and between the hours of 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday and 5:00 a.m. of the succeeding day, except that on all school holidays and during the days of summer vacation, the curfew hours means 12:00 midnight any evening of the week until 5:00 a.m. the succeeding day.
Emergency means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, natural disaster, an automobile accident or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
Guardian means: (1) a person whom, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor; or (2) a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court.
Minor means any person under 18 years of age.
Parent means a person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent of another person.
Public place means any place to which the public has access.
Responsible adult means a person at least 18 years of age, authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.
Serious bodily injury means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
(Ord. No. 3080, § 1, 11-5-2013)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 59 Update 3).
Full Breakdown
City code sets curfew hours as 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday until 5:00 a.m., 12:00 midnight Friday and Saturday until 5:00 a.m., and midnight until 5:00 a.m. any night during school holidays or summer vacation. It is unlawful for a minor to be present in any public place in Henderson during those hours, and unlawful for a parent or guardian to knowingly permit it. Listed defenses include being accompanied by a parent or responsible adult, working, on an errand, or handling an emergency.
Violations & Fines
Violating the curfew, or a parent knowingly permitting it, is a misdemeanor under Henderson Municipal Code § 8.08.090, with each incident a separate offense. Officers must ask age and reason before citing and may not act if a listed defense applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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