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Ohio Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)
Conditional: In Ohio, statewide discharge is allowed only on a set list of days and times: July 3 to 5 plus the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before and after July 4; the Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Juneteenth weekends; Cinco de Mayo, Diwali, and Chinese New Year; and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
In Ohio, statewide discharge is allowed only on a set list of days and times: July 3 to 5 plus the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before and after July 4; the Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Juneteenth weekends; Cinco de Mayo, Diwali, and Chinese New Year; and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Local subdivisions may further restrict or ban it.
Official source: codes.ohio.gov →
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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering Ohio
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IndianaConditional
In Indiana, consumer fireworks may be used year-round from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. — until midnight on certain state holidays — subject to local ordinance. Times that local rules cannot restrict include June 29 to July 3 and July 5 to July 9 (5 p.m. until two hours after sunset), July 4 (10 a.m. to midnight), and December 31 into 1 a.m. on January 1.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
- KentuckyConditional
Kentucky sets no statewide window of dates or times — consumer fireworks may be used year-round under state law — but local ordinances may restrict the days and hours, so check locally.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
- MichiganConditional
In Michigan, use is year-round under state law, but local ordinances may restrict the hours. By statute, local governments cannot ban use on certain days, including December 31 (through 1 a.m. on January 1), the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day, June 29 to July 4, July 5 when it falls on a Friday or Saturday, and the Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day. Check locally.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.mi.gov · Full Michigan rule →
- PennsylvaniaConditional
In Pennsylvania, consumer fireworks may be used year-round, but municipalities may restrict use between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. — except on July 2, 3 and 4 and on December 31 (when use is allowed until 1 a.m.), and on adjacent days when July 4 falls Tuesday through Thursday. Fireworks cannot be used while under the influence.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
- West VirginiaConditional
West Virginia sets no statewide date restriction — consumer fireworks may be sold year-round and used any time with the property owner's permission — but municipalities and counties may restrict the days and hours or ban them.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →
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