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Can tourists drink alcohol on Poya days.

Asked 5 months agoSeen by 312 travellers

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Oliver C.•465 rep•1

We are arriving on a full moon day. Will the hotel bars serve us cocktails.

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Oliver C.•465 rep•1

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No the sale and public consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited nationwide on all Poya days out of respect for Buddhist traditions. All liquor stores supermarkets and public bars are legally required to close completely.

answered 5 months ago

Amali K.•14800 rep•1

Even luxury five star hotels and high end resorts will completely close their main bars and refuse to serve alcoholic cocktails or beer in their public dining areas.

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Sithara M.•18950 rep•1

The absolute best strategy is to purchase your alcohol from a local wine store the day before Poya. You are perfectly allowed to consume it privately inside your own hotel room without any issues.