Here in Lubbock, we’re already seeing how quickly firework plans can change.

A fireworks ban was just put into place for the next holiday, and it’s a good reminder that even the “set in stone” dates are never truly guaranteed. Conditions like high winds and dry weather can shut things down in a heartbeat.

Before we talk about the dates when fireworks can be sold, keep in mind what just happened in the Hub City. You may not have realized stands were technically allowed to open for Texas Independence Day — and that’s fine, because county commissioners decided it was simply too dangerous. Between the dry conditions and the West Texas wind acting like it’s got something to prove, the stands never opened.

So what’s next? The upcoming window is tied to San Jacinto Day, with sales allowed around April 21st. The holiday marks the final day of the Texas Revolution, so a few celebratory boom-booms do make sense historically and culturally.

Right after that, we roll straight into the Cinco de Mayo period. If the weather cooperates — and that’s always a big “if” in West Texas — you might be able to grab some fireworks to go with your fiesta.

Then comes Memorial Day weekend, which for many neighborhoods is the unofficial warm-up act for summer fireworks. Around here, it’s probably the second-most popular time people like to shoot things into the sky.

Next up? The Grand Poobah of pyrotechnics: the Fourth of July. It’s the big one. The headliner. The Super Bowl of stuff that goes boom. Let’s hope conditions allow it this year — because it’s hard to imagine how folks would react if fireworks were shut down for Independence Day.

After that comes an unusual one: the Diwali sales period in late October and early November. Because Diwali is based on the lunar calendar, this is considered a floating date, and Texas ties a fireworks sales window to it. Your county or local merchants may vary year to year, so double-check before heading out.

Finally, we close the year with Santa-approved sparklers. Fireworks can be sold through the Christmas season and all the way to New Year’s Day, making it the last and often one of the busiest windows of the year.

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Keep in mind also, these are dates it’s legal to sell fireworks in Texas, local restrictions apply.

Fireworks Sales Windows for 2026

Texas Independence Day: Feb. 25 – March 2

San Jacinto Day: April 16 – April 21

Cinco de Mayo: May 1 – May 5

Memorial Day: May 22 – May 27

Fourth of July: June 24 – July 4

Diwali: Oct. 24 – Nov. 3

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