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South Dakota Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)

Conditional: In South Dakota, discharge is allowed only from June 27 through the first Sunday after July 4, and from December 28 through January 1; counties may further restrict or ban it, especially in extreme fire danger.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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In South Dakota, discharge is allowed only from June 27 through the first Sunday after July 4, and from December 28 through January 1; counties may further restrict or ban it, especially in extreme fire danger. Retail sale is seasonal, not year-round.

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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering South Dakota

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

IowaConditional
Iowa law permits discharge from June 1 to July 8 and from December 10 to January 3, generally between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., and later around July 4 and New Year's. Cities and counties may further limit the times but cannot prohibit use on July 3, July 4, or December 31 (a 2025 change).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MinnesotaInfo
Minnesota sets no statewide seasonal window for the permitted sparkling devices, but use is prohibited on public property and local ordinances may further restrict it. Check locally.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaConditional
In Montana, retail sale is allowed only from June 24 to July 5 and from December 29 to December 31 (MCA 50-37-106). Local governments may further restrict use, so check city and county rules and any drought or fire bans.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NebraskaConditional
In Nebraska, cities and villages set their own discharge dates and hours and may ban use entirely, so check the local ordinance. Retail sale is allowed only from June 24 to July 5 and from December 28 to January 1 (Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1249).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
North DakotaInfo
In North Dakota, the dates and times when fireworks may be used around July 4 and New Year's are set by local ordinance and vary by city. Retail sale is limited to June 27 to July 5 and December 26 to January 1.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
WyomingConditional
Wyoming statute sets no statewide dates or hours for using consumer fireworks — W.S. 35-10-201 through 35-10-208 contain no calendar or time restrictions. …
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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