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 2023 | 15 October | 10 November+ |
| Diwali* - 13 November 2023 | - | 13 November* |
| New Year - 31 December 2023 | 26 December | 31 December |
| Chinese New Year* - 10 February 2024 | 07 February* | 10 February* |
* Dates valid for 2023-24 licensing period only.
+ due to the date of Diwali, fireworks can be sold from 15 October to 13 November
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.