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National Repeal Day

Saturday, December 5, 2026

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National Repeal Day on December 5 commemorates the repeal of Prohibition in the United States with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933, ending the nationwide ban on alcohol

History

The 18th Amendment (Prohibition) took effect in 1920, leading to speakeasies, organized crime, and widespread disrespect for law. The 21st Amendment, ratified on December 5, 1933, ended the 'noble experiment.' Repeal Day is celebrated by the cocktail and hospitality community as a victory for personal liberty and the birth of modern American drinking culture

How It's Celebrated

Raise a legal toast to the end of Prohibition, enjoy a classic cocktail (perhaps a Repeal-era drink like a Corpse Reviver or Old Fashioned), visit a historic bar, or learn about the fascinating history of American alcohol laws and the cocktail renaissance.

Other Years

2021 Sun
05 Dec
2022 Mon
05 Dec
2023 Tue
05 Dec
2024 Thu
05 Dec
2025 Fri
05 Dec
2026 Sat
12/5
2027 Sun
05 Dec
2028 Tue
05 Dec
2029 Wed
05 Dec

Countries

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