Fireworks: Mesa vs Phoenix
How do fireworks rules compare between Mesa, AZ and Phoenix, AZ?
Mesa and Phoenix have similar restriction levels.
Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County
Mesa restricts consumer fireworks to specific holiday windows under ARS §36-1606. Permissible consumer fireworks (ground-based only) are allowed June 24–July 6 and December 26–January 4. Aerial fireworks are illegal statewide.
View full Mesa rules →Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County
The Phoenix Fire Code prohibits the sale and use of consumer fireworks, but Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-1606 preempts local rules and permits the sale and use of 'permissible consumer fireworks' (ground/sparkling items) only during specific state-set date windows. Aerial and exploding fireworks remain illegal year-round in Phoenix.
View full Phoenix rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mesa | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Window | June 24–July 6 | - |
| Winter Window | Dec 26–Jan 4 | - |
| Hours | 8 AM–11 PM (exceptions apply) | - |
| Aerial | Illegal statewide | - |
| State statute | - | ARS section 36-1606 (state preemption) |
| Legal use dates | - | May 4-6, Jun 24-Jul 6, Dec 26-Jan 4, Diwali days 2-3 |
| Legal sale dates | - | Apr 25-May 6, May 20-Jul 6, Dec 10-Jan 3, Diwali window |
| Always illegal | - | Aerial/exploding fireworks (skyrockets, shells, firecrackers) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Mesa FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Mesa?
Mesa restricts consumer fireworks to specific holiday windows under ARS §36-1606. Permissible consumer fireworks (ground-based only) are allowed June 24–July 6 and December 26–January 4. Aerial fireworks are illegal statewide.
When can I set off fireworks in Mesa?
Summer Window: June 24–July 6. Winter Window: Dec 26–Jan 4. Hours: 8 AM–11 PM (exceptions apply). Aerial: Illegal statewide.
Phoenix FAQ
Are fireworks legal in Phoenix?
Only 'permissible consumer fireworks' (sparklers, fountains, ground spinners, smoke devices) and only during the date windows set by ARS 36-1606. Aerial and exploding fireworks are illegal in Phoenix all year. The Phoenix Fire Code otherwise bans consumer fireworks.
When can I legally use fireworks in Phoenix?
State law allows use of permissible consumer fireworks May 4-6, June 24-July 6, December 26-January 4, and the second and third days of Diwali. Outside those dates, use is prohibited under the Phoenix Fire Code.
Can the city stop me from using fireworks at night?
Yes. ARS 36-1606 lets Phoenix prohibit use of permissible consumer fireworks between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., except from 11 p.m. New Year's Eve to 1 a.m. New Year's Day and from 11 p.m. July 4 to 1 a.m. July 5.
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