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Are fireworks illegal in the Netherlands?

Partly. Fireworks are restricted in the Netherlands. From 1 Aug 2026 the public may only use F1 items such as sparklers.

Wet veilige jaarwisseling (Safe New Year Act) bans consumer fireworks from 1 Aug 2026, first New Year 2026-27; only F1 novelty fireworks (sparklers, crackling strings) remain legal; professional displays continue (business.gov.nl / RVO).

Source: Wet veilige jaarwisseling

• The Netherlands is one of 4 countries where fireworks are banned, and 10 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 2.
• In Europe: banned in 1 of 39 countries.

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