July 4th Fireworks Information from Maui Fire Department

 Maui Fire Department News Release

The County of Maui’s Department of Fire and Public Safety announce the sale of July 4th fireworks beginning on Monday, June 29, 2026, and ending on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. A fireworks permit is not required during designated times (see below) for consumer fireworks such as sparklers, snakes, and cylindrical or cone fountains, which emit effects not higher than 12 feet off the ground. 

Retail stores will not sell firecrackers for this holiday; therefore, Firecracker Permits will not be available for purchase at these stores. The Maui Fire Department also would like to remind residents that fireworks can only be legally set off from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 4th of July. Setting off fireworks outside designated times is punishable by law. Violations are subject to fines of up to $2,000. Aerial fireworks are illegal and extremely dangerous. The import, transfer, sale, or use of aerial fireworks without a permit is a Class C Felony. 

General Prohibitions: 

• It is unlawful to remove or extract pyrotechnic contents; throw any ignited fireworks from a moving vehicle; and to set off fireworks within 1000 feet of healthcare facilities and facilities for animals.
• It is unlawful to set off fireworks by schools, on public roads, in County parks, at County facilities, cane fields, or places of worship. 
• It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale, sell or give any fireworks to minors, and for any minors to possess, purchase, or set off, ignite or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks, except that the parents or guardians may allow the minor to use fireworks while under the immediate supervision and control of an adult. 

Safety Tips Regarding Fireworks Use: 

• Fireworks can be dangerous, causing severe burns and eye injuries. 
• Young children and fireworks do not mix. Never give fireworks, even sparklers, to young children. Sparklers burn at temperatures of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Older children should only use fireworks under the direct supervision of an adult. 
• Always read and follow all warnings and instructions listed by the manufacturer for the safe use and handling of fireworks. 
• Make sure you have a clear, flat area to use the fireworks, away from structures, dry grass or brush, or other readily ignitable materials. 
• Have a water hose or bucket of water readily available in case of a fire. 

For additional information, contact the Maui Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau at (808) 876-4690 or refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes 132D.