Fireworks can usually only be set off until around 10 p.m. on normal days, with some places allowing them later (often up to midnight or 1 a.m.) on major holidays like New Year’s Eve or the Fourth of July.

Key point

  • The law on how late fireworks can be set off is local, often set by city or county ordinances, and can vary a lot.
  • Many areas set a standard cutoff of 10 p.m. for residential noise and safety reasons, but write in special extended hours for holiday periods.

Examples of typical rules

  • Some jurisdictions allow fireworks only during specific holiday windows (for example, late December or around early July) and only between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., with exceptions to 1 a.m. on certain nights like December 24, 25, or 31.
  • Inside many city limits, personal fireworks can be completely banned while still being allowed just outside city boundaries, even under the same parish or county.

What you should do

  • Check your city or county government website or local police/fire department FAQ for “fireworks ordinance” or “fireworks hours” for an exact answer where you live.
  • If you are in a neighborhood with many pets, small children, or older residents, consider stopping earlier than the legal cutoff out of courtesy , even on holidays.

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