Diwali is round the corner, and those who plan to burst firecrackers should follow safety guidelines issued by the district administration. As per the latest guidelines, firecrackers will be allowed only for two hours between 8 PM and 10 PM during Diwali celebrations (November 8-10, 2026).
The restrictions are meant to control air and noise pollution as well as public safety during the festival. Residents have also been asked to use green crackers and avoid prohibited or dangerous varieties of crackers.
The guidelines are based on Supreme Court directions on the use of firecrackers during festival celebrations. People have been asked to burst crackers only between the specified timings and take necessary precautions while bursting crackers.
Diwali 2026: Firecrackers Allowed Only Between 8 PM and 10 PM
One of the most important instructions is that crackers will not be burst between 8 PM and 10 PM. People will only be allowed to burst crackers between 8 PM and 10 PM.
The two-hour window is intended to reduce the impact of noise and air pollution on residents, children, senior citizens, and people with health sensitivities.
The district administration has appealed to the public to celebrate responsibly and prefer green crackers. Steps will also be taken to prevent the sale and use of prohibited and hazardous firecrackers.
Strict Rules for Firecracker Shops
The administration has issued several instructions to retailers and temporary firecracker shops to prevent accidents during the festival.
Key guidelines include:
- Firecracker shops can only be set up at places notified by the authorities.
- Shop owners must get permissions and licences from the concerned departments.
- Sellers must follow safety instructions issued by the Fire Department, local authorities, and other officials.
- Shops must have fire-safety equipment available.
- Precautions have to be taken to avoid accidental fires.
- Flammable materials cannot be stored inside or near firecracker sales outlets.
- Mobile and unauthorised firecracker sales will not be allowed.
- Firecrackers can only be sold at specified places.
These measures are intended to reduce fire accidents and to ensure that firecracker sales take place under proper safety arrangements.
Public Safety Rules While Bursting Crackers
The district administration has also asked people to take safety precautions while celebrating Diwali.
People should not burst crackers on busy roads, in crowded public places, and other places where fire accidents may occur; safe distances should be maintained; children should be supervised by adults when celebrations are taking place.
Authorities have also been asked to disseminate information through local TV channels and radio programmes about firecracker safety and control of pollution.
Green Crackers Get Priority
The administration has asked people to use green crackers as part of efforts to reduce pollution during Diwali.
Officials have been asked to prevent the sale and use of prohibited and dangerous firecrackers. Public awareness campaigns will also be held on reducing excessive noise and air pollution.
Diwali 2026: Important Rules to Remember
The celebrations are from November 8 to November 10, so people should remember the restrictions before buying or bursting firecrackers.
Firecrackers can be sold only between 8 pm and 10 pm. Green crackers should be preferred, and sales should take place only from authorised shops with valid licences and safety arrangements in place.
The administration has appealed to residents, traders, and event organisers to cooperate with the guidelines and celebrate Diwali safely and responsibly.
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