Iowa Last Call Hours (2026)

Info: In Iowa, last call is 2 a.m., and it is the same statewide.

InfoVerified Jun 5, 2026

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Official source: abd.iowa.gov →

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Last Call Hours in states bordering Iowa

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisConditional
Illinois sets no statewide cutoff — hours are local. Chicago standard bars close at 2 a.m. (3 a.m. Saturdays) with late-night licenses to 4 a.m. (5 a.m. Saturdays); other towns range roughly 1–3 a.m.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
MinnesotaInfo
In Minnesota, last call is 2 a.m. statewide (cities may allow 2 a.m. via a special license; default is otherwise earlier).
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: dps.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MissouriInfo
In Missouri, last call is 1:30 a.m., though St. Louis and Kansas City venues can serve to 3 a.m. with a special license.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
NebraskaInfo
In Nebraska, last call is 1 a.m. statewide, though Omaha and Lincoln allow 2 a.m.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
South DakotaInfo
In South Dakota, last call is 2 a.m., and it is the same statewide.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: dor.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WisconsinInfo
In Wisconsin, last call is 2 a.m., or 2:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and there is no required closing time on New Year's Eve.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: revenue.wi.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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