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District of Columbia Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)
Info: In the District of Columbia, permitted sparklers and novelties may be used around Independence Day and New Year's under District rules, and use is restricted to private property and prohibited on federal park land such as the National Mall.
In the District of Columbia, permitted sparklers and novelties may be used around Independence Day and New Year's under District rules, and use is restricted to private property and prohibited on federal park land such as the National Mall. Retail sale is allowed only during a limited season under FEMS-issued permits.
Official source: fems.dc.gov →
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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering District of Columbia
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- MarylandInfo
Maryland sets no statewide seasonal window for the permitted sparklers and fountains, but local jurisdictions may restrict them — for example, ground-based sparklers are barred in Ocean City, Harford, and Howard counties — so check locally.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mdsp.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
- VirginiaConditional
Virginia sets no statewide date window for permissible fireworks — they may be used year-round, subject to local rules — but localities set their own ordinances and several, such as Henrico and Chesterfield, prohibit even permissible fireworks. Check the specific city or county.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
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