Note: This post was updated on July 2, 2024.
Fireworks are legal to purchase in New Hampshire, but not all towns allow residents to use them.
Each year, the State Fire Marshal's office asks towns to respond to a survey about fireworks rules. The map below reflects the latest survey responses posted on the department's website.
State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey's office updated the community fireworks list as of May 1, 2024 — with a town-by-town list of what is and is not permissible in communities. In this state link, scroll down to the Check Local Regulations line.
Approximately two dozen towns prohibit the sale, possession, and use of permissible fireworks by a consumer. That list includes Manchester and Nashua.
More resources:
- Licensed consumer fireworks retail stores in New Hampshire (updated July 1, 2024)
- Fireworks safety guide
For the most up-to-date information about the rules in a specific city or town, the State Fire Marshal's office recommends contacting local officials directly.
This map is designed to provide you with a quick reference point about whether your community allows private fireworks displays. If you live somewhere with a permit requirement or other restrictions, check with your local fire or police department for more information.
If you're aware of another town that has a fireworks ban or restrictions not listed here, email us at news@nhpr.org.
MAP: Fireworks rules in New Hampshire
Click on each dot for more details.
Note: This post was first published in 2021, and updated in 2022 -2024. If you're aware of another town that has a fireworks ban or restrictions not listed here, email us at news@nhpr.org.
