Detroit, MI Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Section 19-1-43 of the Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code regulates the ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks within the city. It implements the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (PA 256 of 2011) as amended by PA 257 of 2018, which moved most discretion over use-days to local governments. In Detroit, consumer fireworks may only be ignited or discharged: December 31 until 1:00 a.m. January 1; the Saturday and Sunday immediately before Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m.; June 29 through July 4 until 11:45 p.m.; July 5 if it falls on a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.; and the Saturday and Sunday immediately before Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. On any other day, including most national-holiday windows, consumer fireworks are prohibited between midnight and 8:00 a.m. (1 a.m.-8 a.m. on New Year's Day). Use of consumer fireworks on public property, school property, church property, or another person's property without that owner's express permission is prohibited. The sale of any type of fireworks to anyone under 18 is prohibited. The Detroit Fire Marshal and Detroit Police enforce the section; the state Fireworks Safety Act sets a $1,000 civil-fine ceiling for use-restriction violations.