Overview
- Fresh surveys show strong backing for a national ban, with support at 71% in Utrecht, 65.9% in North Brabant, and about 60% among RTV Noord respondents, aligning with a national majority in ANP/Kieskompas polling.
- Lawmakers in both chambers approved the consumer-fireworks ban earlier this year with an intended start at the 2026–2027 New Year.
- Implementation remains uncertain as the government still must decide on industry compensation and how the ban would be enforced.
- Many respondents who plan to light fireworks this year say they will do so next year as well, and several fear a larger illegal market and more cross-border purchases.
- This New Year’s period still allows consumer use from Dec. 31 at 18:00 to Jan. 1 at 02:00 under existing rules.