Drinking age in Wyoming (2026)

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026

In short: Only the rules shown here have been checked against the state's statutes; local rules may differ.

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	Under-21 possession or consumption is not prohibited when the person is in the physical presence of a parent, spouse or legal guardian aged 21 or over, as part of religious services, or for medicinal purposes when furnished by such a person or on prescription. Supplying alcohol to a person under 21 is an offence unless the person is the supplier's legal ward, medical patient or immediate family member. ^[1]
Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol	⚠ Not yet verified
Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol	Wyoming has no statewide hours of sale: the statutory hours were repealed in 2017, and local licensing authorities may set hours of operation for alcohol sales, applied uniformly to similar establishments. ^[1]

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
Wyoming	21	21	Allowed with parent/spouse/guardian, religious, medical	⚠ Not yet verified	No statewide hours; set locally
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
Montana	21 (sales/provision banned)	21 (sales/provision banned)	Parent: small amount only; religious use	⚠ Not yet verified	Closed 2-8 a.m.; cities may restrict further
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
South Dakota	21+ (purchase, possess, consume)	21+ (purchase, possess, consume)	With parent, guardian or spouse; religious use	No spirits in public places	No sales 2-7am; locals may bar Sundays
Utah	21	21	Only medical or religious services	No liquor in public buildings, parks, stadiums	None to under 21 or drunk; state stores

CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence (misdemeanour) · Growing at home: Prohibited (misdemeanour)
Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 70 mph state highways; 65 mph other paved
Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (after 6 months on intermediate permit) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (instruction permit)
E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes
Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: No knife rule; concealed deadly weapon offence · Locking or one-handed knives: No knife-specific rule
Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes (state law, $5.15) · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $7.25 (federal; state basic rate $5.15)
Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: No (texting only) · 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: 0.08% · 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.