2026 elections: see which states will ban the sale of alcoholic beverages in the first round

➡️ The states that will have the ban are: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Ceará, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Piauí and Roraima.

➡️ Meanwhile, 14 federation units will not have restrictions: Alagoas, Federal District, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Paraíba, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo and Sergipe.

➡️ There are also states where the decision is local and must be made by electoral zones, being the responsibility of the electoral judges in these regions. They are: Bahia, Goiás and Tocantins. There is still no information about Rondônia.

🔎 The law was created to avoid disorderly situations in polling places or nearby due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

TRE-AC ordinance prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages during Elections in the state — Photo: Érico Andrade/g1

See below in which states there will or will not be a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Acre: has Dry Law

The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited throughout Acre from 00:00 to 16:00 on Sunday (4), the day of the first round of the 2026 Elections. The measure applies to commercial establishments, delivery services and public places.

According to the ordinance of the Regional Electoral Court of Acre (TRE-AC), the restriction includes the sale, distribution and supply of alcoholic beverages, even free of charge. Failure to comply with the determination may constitute a crime of disobedience, provided for in the Electoral Code.

Alagoas: there is no Dry Law

The Public Security Secretariat of Alagoas (SSP-AL) fully revoked, this Thursday (1st), the ordinance that prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages in hotels, bars, restaurants and by street vendors during the first round of the 2026 Elections in the state.

In practice, this guarantees the release of sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state.

Amapá: has Dry Law

The Amapá Regional Electoral Court (TRE-AP) confirmed the ban on the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the 2026 Elections. The court has not yet indicated the time range in which the restrictions will take place.

Amazonas: there is Dry Law

The Amazonas Regional Electoral Court (TRE-AM) and the Amazonas Public Security Secretariat (SSP-AM) banned the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments and places open to the public during election day. The restriction is valid throughout the state from 2am to 5pm on Sunday (4).

The ban applies to bars, restaurants, supermarkets, grocery stores and similar establishments, as well as other places open to the public. Failure to comply with the determination will be considered a crime of disobedience, provided for in article 347 of the Electoral Code (Law nº 4,737/1965). The measure will also be applied at the same time on October 25th, if there is a second round.

Bahia: no definition for the entire state

The Regional Electoral Court of Bahia (TRE-BA) informed that the rule will be discretionary, so each electoral zone can decree it or not. More than 200 cities in the state will have restrictions or bans on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the first round of elections.

Salvador does not appear on the list released by TRE-BA and, until the last update of this report, no electoral zone in the capital had determined Dry Law.

Ceará: has Dry Law

The sale of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited throughout Ceará next Sunday (4), the day of the 1st round of the 2026 Elections. The measure was defined by the Regional Electoral Court of Ceará (TRE-CE), valid between the hours of 8am and 6pm on Sunday.

With the application of the Dry Law, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in bars, restaurants, supermarkets, similar establishments and other spaces open to the public are prohibited.

Federal District: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of the Federal District will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

Espírito Santo: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Espírito Santo will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

Goiás: no definition for the entire state

At least 53 municipalities in Goiás will have restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages during the first round of the 2026 Elections, next Sunday (4). The measures were adopted autonomously by judges from the respective electoral zones, according to the Regional Electoral Court of Goiás to g1.

Maranhão: has Dry Law

Sale, supply and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited in public places or with public access throughout Maranhão from 00:00 to 22:00 this Sunday (4).

The determination applies to any type of alcoholic beverage and also to substances with similar effects. The restriction includes bars, restaurants and other establishments with public access. Non-compliance may constitute a crime of disobedience, in addition to resulting in administrative penalties and referral to the police authority.

Mato Grosso: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Mato Grosso (TRE-MT) authorized the sale, supply, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in commercial establishments, public places and spaces open to the public during the first round of the 2026 General Elections.

With the new determination, there will be no ban on alcoholic beverages on the eve of the elections or after voting closes, as provided for in some local rules that have been repealed.

Mato Grosso do Sul: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Mato Grosso do Sul (TRE-MS) defined that there will be no Dry Law in the state during the first round of the 2026 Elections. With the decision, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in bars, restaurants and commercial establishments are permitted in all municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul.

Minas Gerais: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Minas Gerais (TRE-MG) announced that the state will NOT have Dry Law during this year's Elections. TRE-MG also announced security measures for the period.

Pará: has Dry Law

The Civil Police of Pará published guidelines for the application of Dry Law throughout the state during the 2026 Elections. The determinations establish that, throughout the territory of Pará, the sale and distribution of alcohol, as well as the holding of dance parties, shows, dances and presentations (public or private) in clubs, concert halls, bars and similar establishments are prohibited.

Paraíba: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Paraíba will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

Paraná: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Paraná will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

Pernambuco: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Pernambuco will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

Piauí: has dry law

Purchase and sale of alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the state during the first round of the 2026 Elections in Piauí. The ban will be valid from 00:00 to 18:00 on October 4, Sunday. Previously, the forecast was for 24 hours of restriction.

According to the Security Secretariat, the objective is to preserve public order and tranquility.

Rio de Janeiro: there is no Dry Law

Rio de Janeiro will not have Dry Law during the 2026 Elections. The information was confirmed by the State Secretariat for Public Security (Sesp). As a result, there will be no restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state on voting days.

In Rio, the ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages during elections has not been adopted since 1996.

Rio Grande do Norte: there is no Dry Law

Rio Grande do Norte will not have a Dry Law in the 2026 Elections. Therefore, the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages on voting day will be allowed in the state. The information was confirmed by the Secretary of State for Public Security (Sesed), Coronel Francisco de Araújo, this Thursday (1st).

Rio Grande do Sul: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Rio Grande do Sul will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

Rondônia

To date, the publication of a normative act by the Government of Rondônia establishing a general ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages due to the 2026 Elections has not been identified.

Roraima: has Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Roraima (TRE-RR) will suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections. The court has not yet indicated the time range in which the restrictions will take place.

Santa Catarina: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Santa Catarina will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

São Paulo: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of São Paulo will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

Sergipe: there is no Dry Law

The Regional Electoral Court of Sergipe will NOT suspend the sale, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state during the first round of the Elections.

Tocantins: no definition for the entire state

In Tocantins, the decision on whether or not to prohibit the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages is the responsibility of judges from different electoral areas. The resolutions do not apply to the entire state.

In the capital Palmas, the Electoral Court prohibited sales, distribution and consumption during the first round, coming into effect at midnight on Sunday (4) and ending at 5pm. The restriction also applies to the Araguaína and Porto Nacional region, where it begins at 6pm on Saturday (3) and ends at 6pm on Sunday. The measure also applies to the municipalities of Brejinho de Nazaré, Ipueiras, Monte do Carmo, Porto Nacional, Santa Rita do Tocantins and Silvanópolis.

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