# Fireworks time limit as UK households face fine and 6 months prison

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fireworks-time-limit-as-uk-households-face-fine-and-6-months-prison/
- Published: 2026-11-04T12:22:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T17:41:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Express (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2263190/fireworks-time-limit-uk-households
- Topics: UK, World

## Key points

- Fireworks are allowed until midnight on 5 November.
- On other dates, the cut-off is 11pm.
- Breaking the rules can bring a fine or up to six months in prison.

## Summary

UK households are being reminded that fireworks can only be set off during specified hours, with different limits on Bonfire Night and other dates. Police say using them outside those hours can lead to prosecution, a substantial fine and up to six months in prison.

On 5 November, fireworks may be used between 7am and midnight; on other dates, the permitted hours are 7am to 11pm. The article also outlines age limits for fireworks: people aged 18 and over may use categories one to three, while category four is for licensed professionals. Fireworks must not be set off in streets or public places except as part of an organised professional event.

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