Fireworks in Mississippi (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Mississippi bars retail sales of fireworks before 23 May or after 12 July and before 5 December or after 9 January, and bars sales to anyone under 12. Igniting fireworks is unlawful within 600 feet of a church, hospital or school and within 75 feet of where they are stored or sold.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| 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) | No fireworks may be sold or offered for sale at retail before 23 May or after 12 July, or before 5 December or after 9 January, each year. [1] |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | It is unlawful to ignite or discharge fireworks within 600 feet of any church, hospital or school, or within 75 feet of where fireworks are stored or offered for sale, and to ignite or discharge them within, or throw them from, into or at a motor vehicle. [1] |
Notes
- The statute sets only a minimum age of 12 for a sale; it does not set an age for use.
- The sale windows were widened by SB 2210 (Laws 2025, ch. 417), in force from 1 July 2025. Local ordinances may restrict sale or use.
- Section 45-13-9 as amended. The text read is the bill as sent to the Governor; the code section itself was not readable from this server.
Sources
- Mississippi Legislature: Senate Bill 2210 (As Sent to Governor), 2025 Regular Session, amending Section 45-13-9, Mississippi Code of 1972 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Alabama | Yes (Class C consumer fireworks) | 16 (younger with an adult) | Seasonal: 20 Jun-10 Jul, 15 Dec-2 Jan | ⚠ Not yet verified | Within 600 ft of churches, schools, buildings |
| 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. |
| 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 |
More rules in Mississippi
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Civil offence up to 30 g · Growing at home: Not allowed
- Car speed limitsOutside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph (two-lane highways)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (regular licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Concealed carry of listed knives is an offence · Locking or one-handed knives: Switchblade: no concealed carry
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: No · Current adult minimum wage (gross): Federal $7.25 per hour
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, operator and passengers
- 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+ · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21+
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% (21 and over) · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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