Drinking age in Kansas (2026)

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026

In short: Alcohol rules are set by state law; these rules have not yet been verified for this state.

Rule	What applies
Minimum age to buy beer and wineBuying and drinking alcohol	21 years ^[1]
Minimum age to buy spiritsBuying and drinking alcohol	21 years ^[1]
Drinking by younger people with an adultBuying and drinking alcohol	The ban on possession and consumption by a person under 21 does not apply to cereal malt beverage when the possession and consumption is permitted and supervised, and the beverage is furnished, by the person's parent or legal guardian. ^[1]
Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol	No one may drink or consume alcoholic liquor on public streets, alleys, roads or highways, or inside vehicles while on them, except as the section allows (for example permitted events, catered events or common consumption areas approved by the local governing body). Drinking on public property and on private property is also banned except in listed cases. ^[2]
Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol	Where days of sale have not been expanded by local choice, no one may sell alcoholic liquor in the original package on Sunday, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, or before 9 a.m. or after 11 p.m. Where days have been expanded, sales are banned on Sundays before 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m., on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and before 9 a.m. or after 11 p.m. A city may require earlier closing, but not before 8 p.m. ^[3]

Sources

These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States

Where and when alcohol is sold	Federal law does not itself ban the sale of alcohol to people under 21. Under 23 U.S.C. 158, a State loses 8 percent of certain federal highway funds if buying or publicly possessing alcohol is lawful there for a person under 21. (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (U.S. Code))

State	Minimum age to buy beer and wine	Minimum age to buy spirits	Drinking by younger people with an adult	Drinking in public places	Where and when alcohol is sold
Kansas	21	21	Parent/guardian may supervise (cereal malt beverage)	Banned on public streets and property, with exceptions	Package sales 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday depends on locality
Colorado	21 (under 21 may not be served or buy)	21 (under 21 may not be served or buy)	Only with a parent present, on private property	No, unless a local authority allows it	Bars 7am-2am; sealed 8am-midnight
Missouri	21 (supplying under 21 banned)	21 (supplying under 21 banned)	Parent or guardian exempt	Drinking while driving is an infraction	No sales 1:30-6 a.m.; Sunday needs special licence
Nebraska	21 (a minor is under 21)	21 (a minor is under 21)	Religious rite or own permanent residence	Banned on public property unless authorised	No sales 1-6 a.m.; Sunday hours restricted

CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence · Growing at home: No (felony)
Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph (urban districts) · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 65 mph; 55 mph on county roads
Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 15 (restricted licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 14 (instruction permit)
E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1-3, bicycle rules · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (licensed retail; bottle rockets banned)
Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Only with intent to use unlawfully · Locking or one-handed knives: No switchblade or locking-knife rule
Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $7.25 per hour (state law)
Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Texting only · Hands-free use: Allowed
Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, age 14+ · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, age 14+ (adults: secondary enforcement)
Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)

General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.