Fireworks in New Brunswick (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Under New Brunswick's Fire Prevention Act, fireworks may not be sold, given, bought or set off except as the Act provides, which covers public displays with the written permission of the fire marshal or local fire chief. Whether consumer fireworks are exempt in practice was not established. The federal age rules also apply.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum age to buyConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum age to possess or let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Under the Fire Prevention Act, fireworks may not be sold, kept for sale, given or bought except as the Act provides; the Act provides for public displays held with the written permission of the fire marshal or the local fire chief. [1] |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Under the Fire Prevention Act, fireworks may not be set off except as the Act provides; the Act provides for public displays held with the written permission of the fire marshal or the local fire chief, and subject to the conditions attached. [1] |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Not established. The Act (s. 29.1) restricts the sale, giving, purchase and setting off of fireworks and allows public displays with permission, but the regulations listed under the Act contain no fireworks provision, and the Act's power to define low hazard fireworks and licence vendors (s. 30(1)(f.01)-(f.04)) was not found to have been used. See the sale-period note.
- No provincial or territorial rule on consumer fireworks could be verified. The federal rules apply (aged 18 or over; see the Canada page) and municipal by-laws may set sale periods, use periods and banned places.
- Fire Prevention Act ss. 29.1-29.5 (Internet Archive snapshot of the official page, 11 July 2026; the live site refuses automated access). Section 29.1: no person shall sell, keep for sale, give, buy or set off fireworks except as provided in the Act. The only exception in the Act is a public display with the written permission of the fire marshal or the local fire chief (s. 29.2), plus federally licensed holders selling out of province (s. 29.4). The Act defines fireworks as including fire-crackers, cannon-crackers, fireballs, mines, roman candles, skyrockets, squibs and torpedoes and any other explosives designated by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. Whether consumer (type F.1) fireworks are covered or exempt in practice was not established.
Sources
- Government of New Brunswick (Legislation): Fire Prevention Act, RSNB 1973, c F-13 (current to 1 January 2024; Internet Archive snapshot of 11 July 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Canada and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Canada
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks | Yes (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy | 18 years (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
| Minimum age to possess or let off | 18 years (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
New Brunswick and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks | Minimum age to buy | When they may be sold to the public | When they may be let off | Where they may not be let off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Only for permitted public displays | Only for permitted public displays | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Nova Scotia | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Consumer fireworks (category F2): Where a burn ban is in effect Consumer fireworks (category F2), Provincial parks: Provincial parks: attendant permission |
More rules in New Brunswick
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- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 16 (stage one learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $15.90 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Voice or one touch only
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 19 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 19
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 19 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 19
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