A nationwide ban on fireworks will come into effect on August 1, 2026, prohibiting Dutch consumers from purchasing or setting off fireworks. From August 1, buying, selling, or setting off consumer fireworks becomes illegal for private individuals everywhere in the Netherlands, according to the Rijksoverheid (the Dutch central government). While several municipalities had local bans, this is the first time the Dutch government has taken a centralised stance on banning fireworks. That means that a neighbourhood association or a sports club would likely get permission to set off some fireworks. The same minimum distances used by professional firework operators now apply to these local shows too, ranging from 15 to 60 metres depending on the type of firework.