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Can foreign tourists buy or drink alcohol on Poya full moon days?

Asked 5 months agoSeen by 783 travellers

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Elijah D.•1330 rep•1

We know it is a religious holiday. Are all the hotel bars completely closed to tourists.

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asked 5 months ago

Elijah D.•1330 rep•1

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Yes the government strictly rigorously enforces a total nationwide ban on the commercial sale and public consumption of alcohol on every single Poya day. Every licensed wine store supermarket liquor aisle and public bar will be completely securely locked and shut.

answered 5 months ago

Nuwan D.•20910 rep•1

Even massive luxury five star hotels are legally forbidden from serving alcoholic cocktails or beer in their public dining restaurants or pool bars during the holiday. If you want to drink you absolutely must proactively purchase your beverages the day before and consume them entirely privately inside your own hotel room.