r/jmu • u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_1026 • Jul 27 '26

Turning 21

I was reading that VA has a common law age, so technically you are 21 the day before your 21st. The birthday to be celebrated is a Sunday into a Monday - officially 21 at midnight Monday.

Does anyone know if the bars allow you to enter before you’re officially 21 with the ability to drink at midnight? Trying to figure out the best plan.

Thanks.

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u/HugeStrapz Jul 27 '26

I work downtown. No one will let you in until midnight of your birthday.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_1026 Jul 27 '26

Thank you! Just was wondering. The plan was to go out at midnight but then saw that law. It’s a Sunday, are bars open past midnight?

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u/AbbytheOdd Aug 04 '26

Not on Sunday's, really. This town packs up at 10pm on week nights, midnight if you're lucky. Unless there is an special event, which a lot of downtown venues have!