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South Carolina Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)

Info: South Carolina sets no statewide restriction on dates or times — fireworks may be bought, stored, sold, and used year-round.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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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.

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Fireworks Dates & Times in states bordering South 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 →
North CarolinaInfo
North Carolina sets no statewide window of dates or times — legal sparkling devices and novelties may be used year-round — but counties and municipalities may impose additional restrictions or bans by local ordinance.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ncleg.gov · Full North Carolina rule →

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