Dates you can sell fireworks
Advisory notice
On an Explosives Regulations 2014 Licence, fireworks can only be sold on the following days:
| Festival and date | Sales start date | Sales end date |
|---|---|---|
| Bonfire night - 5 November 2025 | 15 October | 10 November |
| Diwali* - 21 October 2025 | - | - |
| New Year - 31 December 2025 | 26 December | 31 December |
| Chinese New Year* - 17 February 2026 | 14 February* | 17 February* |
* Dates valid for 2025-26 licensing period only.
If you want to sell fireworks at any other times during the year you need to buy an additional licence at a cost of £500.