North Carolina Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)

Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering North Carolina

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

• GeorgiaConditional

  In Georgia, consumer fireworks may be used on any day between 10:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., but a county or city noise ordinance can cut that window short (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-22-.13). On January 1, the last Saturday and Sunday in May, July 3, July 4, the first Monday in September and December 31, local noise ordinances do not apply — and on January 1 use is also allowed from midnight to 1:00 a.m. Use is unlawful indoors or within the right of way of a public road, street, highway or railroad.

  Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · Full Georgia rule →

• South CarolinaInfo

  South Carolina sets no statewide restriction on dates or times — fireworks may be bought, stored, sold, and used year-round. Local ordinances may impose their own limits on dates and times.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: llr.sc.gov · Full South Carolina rule →

• TennesseeConditional

  For 2026 only, Tennessee extended the fireworks selling season: sales run June 10–July 10, September 1–10, and December 10–January 3, with the law repealing on February 1, 2027. The normal windows — June 20–July 5 and December 10–January 2 — return in 2027. Year-round permitted retailers also exist. Local governments may still restrict or ban use entirely; Nashville and Knoxville both prohibit it citywide.

  Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee 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 →