Drinking age in Utah (2026)

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026

In short: The rules for this state have not yet been checked against official sources.

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	It is unlawful for a minor (under 21) to purchase, possess or consume an alcoholic product unless specifically authorised by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. Furnishing an alcoholic product to a minor is allowed only for medicinal purposes by the minor's parent, guardian or authorised health care practitioner, or as part of a religious organisation's religious services. Possession or consumption by a minor in a limousine or chartered bus is also unlawful. ^[2]
Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol	A person may not consume liquor in a public building, park or stadium, except as provided by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. A violation is a class C misdemeanour. ^[3]
Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol	No person may sell, offer for sale or furnish an alcoholic product to a minor (under 21) or to a person who is actually or apparently intoxicated. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission decides the number and location of state stores, package agencies and retail licensees. ^[2]

Notes

Section text read from the Utah Legislature's code pages for the versions in effect on 29 October 2026; the liquor-only wording of section 32B-4-421 applies to 'liquor', not to all alcoholic products.

Utah State Legislature: Utah Code section 32B-4-409 (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
Utah State Legislature: Utah Code section 32B-4-403 (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
Utah State Legislature: Utah Code section 32B-4-421 (consulted 29 October 2026) · all 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
Utah	21	21	Only medical or religious services	No liquor in public buildings, parks, stadiums	None to under 21 or drunk; state stores
Arizona	21 (all alcohol)	21 (all alcohol)	⚠ Not yet verified	No drinking in public places	No sales 2-6 a.m.; none in body under 21
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
Nevada	21+ (purchase, consume, possess in public)	21+ (purchase, consume, possess in public)	Allowed with parent, spouse or guardian 21+	No drinking or open containers in vehicles	No sales to under 21; minors barred from bars
Wyoming	21	21	Allowed with parent/spouse/guardian, religious, medical	⚠ Not yet verified	No statewide hours; set locally

CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence (misdemeanour) · Growing at home: Prohibited
Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 25 mph · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph
Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (licence after 6 months on permit) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner permit)
E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16; under 14 supervised
FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (no firecrackers, rockets)
Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Concealed-carry offence covers firearms · Locking or one-handed knives: No separate rule
Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes (state law) · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $7.25 per hour
Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: No (calls allowed) · Hands-free use: Allowed
Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
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: 0.05% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Any alcohol (under 21)

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