Are Fireworks Legal in Your State? (2026)

Quick Answer

Fireworks has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 15 states, restricted in 30, and banned in 5 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

15 Legal

30 Restricted

5 Illegal

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	RESTRICTED	In Alabama, consumer fireworks are legal to possess and use, but the sale is regulated. The state allows the sale of con...	Details →
Alaska	RESTRICTED	Alaska allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks, but with restrictions. Fireworks that explode or fly are generally...	Details →
Arizona	RESTRICTED	Arizona permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks that do not explode or fly, such as fountains and sparklers. Fire...	Details →
Arkansas	RESTRICTED	Arkansas allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks that do not explode or fly. Fireworks such as sparklers and fount...	Details →
California	RESTRICTED	California prohibits the sale and use of most consumer fireworks except for 'safe and sane' fireworks approved by the Ca...	Details →
Colorado	RESTRICTED	Colorado allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks that do not explode or fly, such as fountains and sparklers. Fire...	Details →
Connecticut	ILLEGAL	Connecticut prohibits the possession, sale, and use of consumer fireworks. Only professional fireworks displays are allo...	Details →
Delaware	ILLEGAL	Delaware prohibits the possession, sale, and use of consumer fireworks. Only licensed professionals may use fireworks fo...	Details →
Florida	LEGAL	Florida allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks that comply with federal regulations. Fireworks such as sparklers,...	Details →
Georgia	RESTRICTED	Georgia permits the sale and use of certain consumer fireworks such as sparklers and fountains, but prohibits aerial and...	Details →
Hawaii	ILLEGAL	In Hawaii, all consumer fireworks are illegal to possess, sell, or use. The state prohibits fireworks under Hawaii Revis...	Details →
Idaho	LEGAL	Idaho allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks, including firecrackers and aerial devices, regulated under Idaho Co...	Details →
Illinois	RESTRICTED	Illinois prohibits most consumer fireworks but allows the sale and use of novelty items like sparklers and party poppers...	Details →
Indiana	LEGAL	Indiana permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks, including firecrackers and aerial devices, regulated under India...	Details →
Iowa	LEGAL	Fireworks are legal in Iowa. The Iowa Code Chapter 727 regulates fireworks, allowing only sparklers and similar noveltie...	Details →
Kansas	LEGAL	Kansas permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks including firecrackers and aerial devices, regulated under Kansas ...	Details →
Kentucky	LEGAL	Fireworks are legal in Kentucky. KRS Chapter 227 regulates fireworks, permitting only sparklers and similar novelties fo...	Details →
Louisiana	LEGAL	Fireworks are legal in Louisiana. Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 51, Section 191 regulates fireworks, allowing only sp...	Details →
Maine	RESTRICTED	Maine allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks but prohibits firecrackers and aerial devices. Title 25, Chapter 251...	Details →
Maryland	RESTRICTED	Maryland prohibits the sale and use of consumer fireworks except for sparklers and novelty items. Maryland Code, Public ...	Details →
Massachusetts	RESTRICTED	In Massachusetts, consumer fireworks are generally illegal except for sparklers and novelty items. The use and sale of m...	Details →
Michigan	RESTRICTED	Michigan allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as Class C, but prohibits more powerful fireworks. The...	Details →
Minnesota	RESTRICTED	Minnesota permits the sale and use of Class C consumer fireworks during specific periods around the Fourth of July and N...	Details →
Mississippi	RESTRICTED	Mississippi allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as Class C, but prohibits display fireworks without...	Details →
Missouri	LEGAL	Missouri permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as Class C year-round. The Missouri Revised Statutes ...	Details →
Montana	RESTRICTED	Montana allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks during specific periods around holidays. Montana Code Annotated 50...	Details →
Nebraska	RESTRICTED	Nebraska permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as Class C during certain periods. Nebraska Revised S...	Details →
Nevada	LEGAL	Nevada allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as Class C year-round. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 4...	Details →
New Hampshire	RESTRICTED	New Hampshire permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as Class C during specific periods. RSA 160-B re...	Details →
New Jersey	ILLEGAL	New Jersey prohibits the sale, possession, and use of consumer fireworks. Under New Jersey Statutes Title 21, Chapter 3,...	Details →
New Mexico	RESTRICTED	In New Mexico, consumer fireworks are legal but regulated. The state allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks that ...	Details →
New York	ILLEGAL	New York prohibits most consumer fireworks but allows certain sparkling devices like sparklers and novelty items. The la...	Details →
North Carolina	RESTRICTED	North Carolina permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as '1.4G' by the U.S. Department of Transportat...	Details →
North Dakota	LEGAL	North Dakota allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as 1.4G, including firecrackers and aerial shells,...	Details →
Ohio	RESTRICTED	Ohio permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as 1.4G but prohibits firecrackers and aerial shells. The...	Details →
Oklahoma	LEGAL	Oklahoma allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as 1.4G, including firecrackers and aerial shells, wit...	Details →
Oregon	RESTRICTED	Oregon prohibits the sale and use of most consumer fireworks but allows certain novelty items like sparklers. The law is...	Details →
Pennsylvania	RESTRICTED	Pennsylvania allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as 1.4G but prohibits firecrackers and aerial shel...	Details →
Rhode Island	RESTRICTED	Rhode Island prohibits the sale, possession, and use of all consumer fireworks except for sparklers and novelty items. T...	Details →
South Carolina	RESTRICTED	South Carolina allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks classified as 1.4G but prohibits firecrackers and aerial sh...	Details →
South Dakota	LEGAL	South Dakota allows the sale, possession, and use of consumer fireworks including firecrackers, fountains, and sparklers...	Details →
Tennessee	RESTRICTED	Tennessee permits the sale and use of certain consumer fireworks but restricts the use of aerial and explosive fireworks...	Details →
Texas	LEGAL	Texas allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks that comply with the state's definition under Texas Occupations Code...	Details →
Utah	RESTRICTED	Utah allows the sale and use of certain consumer fireworks but restricts aerial and explosive fireworks. Utah Code Title...	Details →
Vermont	RESTRICTED	Vermont restricts fireworks to sparklers and other non-explosive devices. The sale and use of aerial and explosive firew...	Details →
Virginia	RESTRICTED	Virginia permits the sale and use of certain consumer fireworks but prohibits explosive and aerial fireworks without a p...	Details →
Washington	RESTRICTED	Washington restricts fireworks to sparklers and novelty items; aerial and explosive fireworks are illegal. RCW 70.77 reg...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	West Virginia allows the sale, possession, and use of consumer fireworks including firecrackers, fountains, and sparkler...	Details →
Wisconsin	RESTRICTED	Wisconsin allows the sale and use of certain consumer fireworks but restricts aerial and explosive fireworks. Wis. Stat....	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	Wyoming permits the sale, possession, and use of consumer fireworks including firecrackers, fountains, and sparklers. Wy...	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fireworks legal in the United States?

Fireworks has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 15 states, restricted in 30, and banned in 5 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

How many states allow fireworks?

As of 2026, fireworks is legal in 15 states, restricted with conditions in 30 states, and illegal in 5 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with fireworks in a state where it's illegal?

Penalties range from civil fines to felony charges depending on the state. Some states treat first offenses as misdemeanors with small fines, while others classify possession as a felony carrying prison time. Check the specific state page for exact penalties, charge levels, and enforcement likelihood.

Can you travel across state lines with fireworks?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If fireworks is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. This applies to driving, flying, and shipping.