Fireworks in Arkansas (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Arkansas allows only the permissible Class C items listed in the statute, including Roman candles, sky rockets, fountains and small firecrackers. They may be sold to residents from 20 June to 10 July and 10 December to 5 January, or all year at permanent locations, but not to children under 12. Municipalities may regulate or prohibit sale or use.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Yes [1] |
| Minimum age to buyConsumer fireworks (category F2) | 12 years [1] |
| Minimum age to possess or let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Permissible fireworks may be sold at retail to Arkansas residents from 20 June to 10 July and from 10 December to 5 January. Retailers at a permanent physical location may sell all year. Sparklers, toy caps and similar novelties may be sold at all times. [1] |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Permissible fireworks may be used within Arkansas from 20 June to 10 July and from 10 December to 5 January. Sparklers, toy caps and similar novelties may be used at all times. [1] |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Fireworks may not be exploded or ignited within 600 feet of a church, hospital, asylum or public school, or within 200 feet of where fireworks are stored, sold or offered for sale, and may not be discharged from or thrown at a motor vehicle. A municipality may regulate or prohibit the sale or use of fireworks. [1] |
| Fireworks consumers may useConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Only Class C common fireworks listed in the law are permitted, including Roman candles, sky rockets, fountains, wheels, sparklers, mines and shells, and small firecrackers. Audible components may contain up to 2 g of pyrotechnic composition. [1] |
| Local restrictionsConsumer fireworks (category F2) | The state fireworks law does not affect the power of any municipality to regulate or prohibit the sale or use of fireworks. [1] |
Notes
- Possession, sale and use of fireworks is unlawful except for the permissible Class C items listed in § 20-22-708 (for example Roman candles, sky rockets with sticks, fountains, wheels, sparklers and firecrackers up to 2 g of composition). This is the statute text as posted by the State Fire Marshal's Office, dated 14 December 2018. Later amendments were not checked.
- It is unlawful to offer for retail sale or sell any fireworks to a child under 12 or to a person known to be intoxicated or irresponsible. This is the statute text as posted by the State Fire Marshal's Office, dated 14 December 2018. Later amendments were not checked.
Sources
- Arkansas State Fire Marshal's Office (Department of Public Safety): Arkansas Code, Title 20, Chapter 22, Subchapter 7 (fireworks), text posted by the State Fire Marshal, version of 14 December 2018 (Internet Archive snapshot of 3 April 2025) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Arkansas and neighbouring states
| State | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Yes (permissible Class C items only) | 12 | 20 Jun-10 Jul, 10 Dec-5 Jan (permanent shops: all year) | 20 Jun-10 Jul and 10 Dec-5 Jan | 600 ft from churches, hospitals, schools; local bans |
| Louisiana | Yes (permitted retailers, set periods) | 15 | 16 Jun-5 Jul; 15 Dec-1 Jan | ⚠ Not yet verified | Not within 1,000 ft of schools etc. |
| Missouri | Yes (permitted retailers) | 14 (under 14 with parent) | Year-round (annual); seasonal 20 Jun-10 Jul, 20 Dec-2 Jan | ⚠ Not yet verified | 600 ft from schools etc.; local bans |
| Mississippi | ⚠ Not yet verified | 12 (no sale to under-12s) | 23 May-12 Jul; 5 Dec-9 Jan | ⚠ Not yet verified | Not within 600 ft of church/school/hospital |
| Oklahoma | Yes (no stick rockets) | 12 (under-12s only with an adult) | 15 Jun-6 Jul; 15 Dec-2 Jan | ⚠ Not yet verified | Within 500 ft of churches, schools, hospitals |
| Tennessee | Yes where county/city allows sale | 16 (16-17 need photo ID or an adult) | 20-30 May, 10 Jun-10 Jul, 1-10 Sep, 10 Dec-3 Jan | ⚠ Not yet verified | Some counties/cities ban sale; check locally |
| Texas | Yes (no bottle rockets) | 16 | 24 Jun-4 Jul; 20 Dec-1 Jan (+ county periods) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Within 600 ft of churches, schools, hospitals |
More rules in Arkansas
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- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph (urban districts)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (intermediate licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 14 (learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1-3, bicycle rules · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Offence only with purpose to use it unlawfully · Locking or one-handed knives: Same rule; switchblades named in definition
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $11.00 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Texting only · Hands-free use: Allowed (not under 18)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Under 15 only
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% under 21
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