Check the dates and times Alcohol sales prohibited on election days When does the ban start for early voting on 1 Feb and the main election on 8 Feb? Violators may face severe penalties.
According to the Election Commission's announcement regarding the prohibition of alcohol sales during the House of Representatives election period, the details are as follows.
Alcohol sales prohibition during the House of Representatives election period
According to the Election Commission's regulations, there is an order prohibiting the sale, distribution, or serving of all types of alcoholic beverages within election districts, covering both early voting and the main election day to ensure smooth conduct of elections. The time details are as follows.
Ban starts at: 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 31 January 2026
Ban ends at: 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 1 February 2026
Ban starts at: 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 7 February 2026
Ban ends at: 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, 8 February 2026
The public and business operators within election districts should strictly comply with the law during these times. For further inquiries, contact hotline 1444 or the Election Commission's online channels.