Drinking age in Sinaloa (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: Sinaloa's law sets 18 as the minimum age for sale and consumption of alcohol. Hours are set by licence, and sale is suspended on listed national dates and election day.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy beer and wineBuying and drinking alcohol | 18 years [1] |
| Minimum age to buy spiritsBuying and drinking alcohol | 18 years [1] |
| Drinking by younger people with an adultBuying and drinking alcohol | Selling alcohol to, or allowing its consumption by, people under 18 is prohibited. Under-18s may not enter the first two categories of venue named in art. 39, and minors may not enter the establishment types listed in art. 45 fr. V, except discos during events where no alcohol is sold. The text read states no exception for supervised drinking. [1] |
| Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol | Establishments operate on the days and hours stated in their licence and in the regulation of the law. The Executive may change hours, and municipalities may extend regular hours. Distribution and sale are suspended on listed dates (5 February, 21 March, 1 May, 16 September, 20 November, 1 December every six years and election day). [1] |
| Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol | The production, distribution, sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks is prohibited on public roads and in places such as parks, public squares, schools, temples, cemeteries, theatres, public buildings and hospitals (except on medical prescription). [1] |
Notes
- The age rule comes from the state law as compiled by the Orden Jurídico Nacional. Federal rules (Ley General de Salud art. 220) and municipal rules also apply.
- Municipal regulations and the compiled text's date should be checked; later reforms may exist.
- Text as compiled by the Orden Jurídico Nacional (1998 law); later reforms may exist. Municipal rules may also apply.
Sources
- Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación): Ley Sobre Operación y Funcionamiento de Establecimientos Destinados a la Producción, Distribución, Venta y Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas del Estado de Sinaloa (Orden Jurídico Nacional) (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Mexico and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Mexico
| Minimum age to buy beer and wine | 18 years (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy spirits | 18 years (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
| Drinking by younger people with an adult | The Ley General de Salud says alcohol may not be sold or supplied to people under 18 'in any case and in any way'. It states no exception, for example for a parent's consent. (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
More rules in Sinaloa
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 40 km/h (20 near schools, hospitals) · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 90 km/h (rural areas)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 (learner licence from 16)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, driver and passengers · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, driver and passengers
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