Fireworks in Louisiana (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Permissible consumer fireworks (1.4G or 1.4S), including aerial devices, may be sold at retail only from noon on 16 June to midnight on 5 July and from noon on 15 December to midnight on 1 January. Sale to a child known to be under 15 is prohibited, and fireworks may not be ignited within 1,000 feet of a church, hospital, school, public building or fireworks retail location. Parishes and municipalities may regulate or prohibit fireworks.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Yes [1] |
| Minimum age to buyConsumer fireworks (category F2) | 15 years [2] |
| Minimum age to possess or let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2) | From noon on 16 June to midnight on 5 July and from noon on 15 December to midnight on 1 January. [3] |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Not within 1,000 feet of a church, hospital, asylum, school, public building or fireworks retail location; not in or from a motor vehicle. [2] |
| Local restrictionsConsumer fireworks (category F2) | The governing authority of a parish or municipality may regulate or prohibit the sale, use and possession of fireworks. [4] |
| Fireworks consumers may useConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Permissible fireworks are consumer fireworks classed 1.4G or 1.4S, including fountains, sparklers, ground spinners and wheels, and aerial devices such as helicopter spinners, mines and shells. All other fireworks are unlawful for the public. [1] |
Notes
- Permissible fireworks are Class C common fireworks as defined in R.S. 51:651. Cherry bombs, tubular salutes, two-inch salutes, repeating and aerial bombs, large Roman candles and sky rockets over six ounces, and sky lanterns are prohibited (R.S. 51:651.1).
- R.S. 51:654(A) prohibits sale to a child known to be under 15, or to a person known to be intoxicated or irresponsible. The statute sets no minimum age for use.
- Further restrictions: not within 75 feet of facilities storing or dispensing flammable liquids or where fireworks are sold (R.S. 51:653(B)), and not in or from a motor vehicle or at one (R.S. 51:654(C), (D)). Local ordinances were not read.
Sources
- Louisiana State Legislature: La. R.S. 51:651 Sale or use of permissible fireworks (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Louisiana State Legislature: La. R.S. 51:654 Sales to children under fifteen or to intoxicated or irresponsible persons prohibited; unlawful discharge (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Louisiana State Legislature: La. R.S. 51:652 Proper naming; certification on shipping cases; time for selling; exceptions (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Louisiana State Legislature: Louisiana Revised Statutes 51:660 Local governing authorities; regulation or prohibition of fireworks (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Louisiana
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Fine up to $100 (14 g or less) · Growing at home: Production is an offence
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 55 mph unless posted lower · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph unless posted lower
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (intermediate licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1, 2, 3 (bicycle) · Minimum age: Class 3: 12
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Not named; concealed "dangerous weapon" banned · Locking or one-handed knives: No separate rule; dangerous-weapon rule applies
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: No · Current adult minimum wage (gross): Federal $7.25 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free calls allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, every occupant · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, every occupant
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 (no purchase or public possession under 21) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21 (no purchase or public possession under 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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