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Illinois Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)

Info: Illinois has no statewide season: novelties and sparklers are legal year-round where they are not banned locally, while true consumer fireworks need a local permit — apply about 15 days ahead — and are allowed only on approved dates and at approved locations.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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Illinois has no statewide season: novelties and sparklers are legal year-round where they are not banned locally, while true consumer fireworks need a local permit — apply about 15 days ahead — and are allowed only on approved dates and at approved locations. Municipalities may bar fireworks entirely — Chicago, for example.

Official source: sfm.illinois.gov →

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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering Illinois

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 →
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 →
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 →
MissouriConditional
Missouri does not set discharge or use times by statute — they are governed locally, and many cities limit discharge to around July 1 to 4 with hour curfews and may ban it. The state sets only the retail sale season: June 20 to July 10 and December 20 to January 2 (RSMo 320.106).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
WisconsinConditional
Wisconsin has no statewide season, and to possess or use permit-required fireworks you need a user's permit from the local mayor, village president, or town chair. Local ordinances may be more restrictive — setting dates and hours, or banning fireworks — but not less.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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