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North Dakota Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)

Info: 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.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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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.

Official source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov →

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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering North Dakota

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

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 →
South DakotaConditional
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.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

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