Bahamas alcohol ban
Definition
A temporary nationwide prohibition on the sale of alcohol in the Bahamas, enacted on May 12, 2026, to coincide with general elections, affecting bars, resorts, and even private cruise line islands like CocoCay and Half Moon Cay.
A one-day 'dry' policy aimed at ensuring sober voting, which unexpectedly sobers up tourists and turns beach parties into hydration stations.
Examples
Cruise passengers docking in the Bahamas next week will toast to sobriety thanks to the alcohol ban on election day.
The genius behind the Bahamas alcohol ban clearly believes clear heads make for the sharpest ballots – or at least fewer bar fights at the polls.
Royal Caribbean guests at CocoCay traded daiquiris for disdain when the Bahamas alcohol ban turned their private paradise parched.
In a masterstroke of electoral strategy, the Bahamas alcohol ban ensures voters ponder policies instead of pitchers.