Mesa, AZ Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Summer Window
- June 24–July 6
- Winter Window
- Dec 26–Jan 4
- Hours
- 8 AM–11 PM (exceptions apply)
- Aerial
- Illegal statewide
Summary
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.
The sale and use of permissible consumer fireworks are of statewide concern. The regulation of permissible consumer fireworks pursuant to this article and their sale or use is not subject to further regulation by a governing body, except as follows: 1. In a county with a population of more than five hundred thousand persons, a city or town within its corporate limits or the county within the unincorporated areas of the county may do all of the following: (a) Regulate, consistent with the standards set forth in NFPA 1124, the sale of permissible consumer fireworks within its corporate limits.
Full Breakdown
Consumer fireworks in Mesa are regulated under ARS §36-1606, which allows cities in counties with populations over 500,000 (Maricopa County qualifies) to restrict use to designated holiday periods. Permissible consumer fireworks (ground-based items like sparklers, fountains, and novelty items) may be used June 24 through July 6 and December 26 through January 4. Outside these windows, Mesa can and does prohibit consumer fireworks use. During permitted periods, fireworks are restricted to 8 AM through 11 PM, except New Year's Eve (until 1 AM January 1) and July 4th (until 1 AM July 5). Aerial fireworks, roman candles, firecrackers, bottle rockets, and aerial shells, are illegal throughout Arizona. Professional fireworks displays require permits from Mesa Fire and Medical. Stage 1 or higher fire restrictions from federal or state agencies can override the holiday windows.
Violations & Fines
Using illegal fireworks is a criminal offense. Fines and potential criminal charges enforced by Mesa Police and Mesa Fire. Professional displays without permits face additional penalties. Fire restriction violations carry separate state penalties.
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