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Is Fireworks banned in your country?

The 2026 map of where Fireworks is banned or restricted, aired Oct 7, 2026.

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Banned in 4 countries

• TunisiaBanned

  Importing, making and selling fireworks has been illegal since 2014.

• AlgeriaBanned

  A 1963 decree bans making, importing and selling all fireworks.

• UkraineBanned

  Fireworks and firecrackers banned nationwide since Nov 2023.

• ChileBanned

  Selling or setting off fireworks has been illegal since 2000.

Everywhere not listed here, Fireworks is allowed.

Restricted in 10 countries

• United Arab EmiratesRestricted

  Trading in fireworks without a licence: at least Dh100,000 fine.

• EgyptRestricted

  Owning fireworks without a licence is a crime under explosives law.

• VietnamRestricted

  Only non-exploding fireworks are legal; firecrackers are banned.

• AlbaniaRestricted

  Since 2018 the public may not buy or use F2 and F3 fireworks.

• SingaporeRestricted

  Dangerous fireworks banned since 1972; approved sparklers are legal.

• IrelandRestricted

  Only F1 items like party poppers are legal; others need a licence.

• NetherlandsRestricted

  From 1 Aug 2026 the public may only use F1 items such as sparklers.

• MoroccoRestricted

  Selling fireworks needs a licence; Achoura arrests every year.

• BelarusRestricted

  Since Jan 2025 only sparklers and poppers can be sold.

• UzbekistanRestricted

  A 2026 law allows only the mildest class I fireworks.

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