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Maryland Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)
Info: 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.
Official source: mdsp.maryland.gov →
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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering Maryland
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- DelawareConditional
In Delaware, legal fireworks may be used only on July 4, the third day of Diwali, December 31, and January 1 — use on any other day is illegal. They may be sold only from June 4 to July 4 and from December 1 to January 1.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
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.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: fems.dc.gov · Full District of Columbia 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 →
- 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 →
- 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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