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Fireworks

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Helsinki
  • Public service

Consumer fireworks (store-bought fireworks)

The use of fireworks without a separate notification to the rescue authorities is allowed between December 31, 6 pm, to January 1, 2 am. During other times, the use of fireworks must be notified to the municipality's rescue authorities at least 5 days before the event. The notification will be made using the Use of fireworks form.

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To whom and on what terms

If a trader who is established in another country belonging to the European Economic Area provides services on a temporary basis in Finland, they are required to apply for the same permits for their activities as traders established in Finland.

Background information

If you are planning to arrange a fireworks display at any other time than New Year’s night, you must submit a notification of this in advance. If the rescue authority approves the notification and grants permission for the fireworks display, you will be given permission to acquire and store the fireworks.

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
Text edited by: The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
Updated: 9/6/2023