Can you drink alcohol in public in Saudi Arabia?
Illegal
Alcohol is prohibited entirely in Saudi Arabia, including any public consumption.
Saudi Arabia is one of 12 countries classified “Illegal” for drinking in public — 33% of the 36 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: Public drinking
- Last checked
- 15 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Checked by hand against the source.
Nearby countries
- Romania
- Illegal Public drinking is illegal in Romania except in specially arranged events.
- Hungary
- Restricted areas/times Public drinking is legal in Hungary but restricted by local laws in some municipalities.
- Slovakia
- Illegal Public drinking is illegal in many cities in Slovakia, punishable by fines.
- Italy
- Restricted areas/times Public drinking is legal in Italy but restricted by local regulations and punishable if intoxicated.
- Poland
- Illegal Public drinking is illegal in Poland since 2018 with strict enforcement.
- Austria
- Restricted areas/times Public drinking is legal nationwide but restricted in specific areas like Vienna, Graz, and Klagenfurt.
Other laws in Saudi Arabia
- Public Smoking Bans
- Partial ban
- Driving Age
- 16–17
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