Fireworks in Indiana (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Consumer (1.4G) fireworks may be sold by certified retailers and used by people aged 18 or over, or by younger people with a responsible adult present; 1.3G fireworks are for permitted public displays only. Use is generally allowed from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., later on holidays and New Year's Eve, and only on the user's own property or with the owner's permission. Local ordinances may limit hours further but not during protected times around 4 July and New Year.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Yes [1] |
| Minimum age to possess or let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | 18 years [1] |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Generally not after 11pm or before 9am; on holidays not after midnight or before 9am; on New Year's Eve from 10am to midnight and until 1am on 1 January. Local ordinances may not prohibit use on 29 June to 3 July and 5 to 9 July between 5pm and two hours after sunset, on 4 July from 10am to midnight, and on 31 December after 10am until 1am on 1 January. [1] |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Consumer fireworks may only be used at special discharge locations, on the user's own property, or on another person's property with their permission. [1] |
| Minimum age to buyConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Fireworks consumers may useConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Consumer (1.4G) fireworks may be used for private purposes. Special (1.3G) fireworks may only be possessed and used for a public display under a State Fire Marshal permit. [1] |
| Hours when they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Not after 11 p.m. or before 9 a.m.; on public holidays not after midnight or before 9 a.m.; on New Year's Eve from 10 a.m. until 1 a.m. on 1 January. [1] |
| Local restrictionsConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Local ordinances may limit the hours of use further, but may not prohibit use from 29 June to 3 July and 5 to 9 July between 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset, on 4 July from 10 a.m. to midnight, and from 10 a.m. on 31 December until 1 a.m. on 1 January. [1] |
| When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Consumer fireworks may not be sold from a tent on more than 45 days a year. [1] |
Notes
- Read from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security page, which cites Indiana Code 22-11-14. The code text itself (iga.in.gov) was not readable. Local ordinances may limit use further outside the protected times.
Sources
- Indiana Department of Homeland Security: DHS: Fireworks Permits and Use (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | Yes (sold by certified retailers) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Tent sales max. 45 days a year | Not 11pm-9am; local limits apply | Own or consenting owner's property |
| Illinois | No (permitted displays only) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Banned statewide (permitted displays only) |
| Kentucky | Yes (registered sellers) | 18 | 10 Jun-7 Jul; 26 Dec-4 Jan (seasonal) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Within 200 ft of buildings/people; local rules |
| Michigan | Yes (consumer fireworks; licensed retail) | 18 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Local limits barred after 11am on 31 Dec, 29 Jun-4 Jul | Not on public or others' property without permission |
| Ohio | Yes, from licensed retailers | 18 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Only on listed holidays | Private property only; local bans possible |
More rules in Indiana
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence (Class B misdemeanour) · Growing at home: No (criminal offence)
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph (urban residential)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (enrolled in driver education)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 15
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: No general ban; school property barred · Locking or one-handed knives: No separate rule
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $7.25 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, all seats · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, all seats
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
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