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Georgia Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)
Conditional: In Georgia, consumer fireworks may be used on any day between 10:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., but a county or city noise ordinance can cut that window short (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-22-.13).
In Georgia, consumer fireworks may be used on any day between 10:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., but a county or city noise ordinance can cut that window short (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-22-.13). On January 1, the last Saturday and Sunday in May, July 3, July 4, the first Monday in September and December 31, local noise ordinances do not apply — and on January 1 use is also allowed from midnight to 1:00 a.m. Use is unlawful indoors or within the right of way of a public road, street, highway or railroad.
Official source: rules.sos.ga.gov →
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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering Georgia
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- AlabamaConditional
Alabama sets no statewide limit on the dates or times when consumers may use fireworks, so use is allowed year-round. Seasonal retail sales are limited to June 20 to July 10 and December 15 to January 2. Cities and counties may impose their own restrictions.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.alabama.gov · Full Alabama rule →
- FloridaConditional
In Florida, fireworks may be used only on July 4, December 31, and January 1, with no statewide curfew hours. Retail sale is limited to June 28 to July 5 and December 29 to January 1. Cities and counties may impose additional time limits, but HOAs cannot ban use on the three holidays.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: flsenate.gov · Full Florida rule →
- North CarolinaInfo
North Carolina sets no statewide window of dates or times — legal sparkling devices and novelties may be used year-round — but counties and municipalities may impose additional restrictions or bans by local ordinance.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ncleg.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
- South CarolinaInfo
South Carolina sets no statewide restriction on dates or times — fireworks may be bought, stored, sold, and used year-round. Local ordinances may impose their own limits on dates and times.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: llr.sc.gov · Full South Carolina rule →
- TennesseeConditional
For 2026 only, Tennessee extended the fireworks selling season: sales run June 10–July 10, September 1–10, and December 10–January 3, with the law repealing on February 1, 2027. The normal windows — June 20–July 5 and December 10–January 2 — return in 2027. Year-round permitted retailers also exist. Local governments may still restrict or ban use entirely; Nashville and Knoxville both prohibit it citywide.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
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