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California Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)

Conditional: California sets no fixed statewide window for use, but sales of Safe-and-Sane fireworks are limited to noon on June 28 through noon on July 6.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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California sets no fixed statewide window for use, but sales of Safe-and-Sane fireworks are limited to noon on June 28 through noon on July 6. Cities and counties set the use rules, and many ban consumer fireworks entirely or restrict use to July 4 — using them where they are banned is illegal.

Official source: osfm.fire.ca.gov →

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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaConditional
Arizona sets no universal ban on use, but cities and counties may restrict use to June 24 to July 6 and December 26 to January 4 (plus Diwali) and may prohibit it between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. Novelties are allowed anytime. Local rules vary widely, so check your city.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaInfo
In Nevada, the dates and times when fireworks may be used are set locally. In Clark County, "Safe-N-Sane" fireworks are legal only from June 28 to July 4; outside that window, or with types that are not permitted, they are illegal. Other counties set their own windows, and importing fireworks into Clark County is prohibited.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
OregonInfo
Oregon has no statewide regulation on when legal consumer fireworks may be used, but use is prohibited on beaches, in state parks, and on state and federal forest land, and local jurisdictions may add restrictions. Retail sale is limited to June 23 to July 6.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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