Diwali Fireworks in London, Ontario 2026: Dusk to 11 p.m. on 8 November

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Legal information last verified: 25 October 2026. Official rules verified on the sources linked below.

Quick answer: Diwali fireworks in London, Ontario

• Yes. By-law PW-11 allows consumer fireworks between dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali and Lunar New Year. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• The City lists Diwali 2026 as Sunday, November 8. City of London - Fireworks (London Fire Department)
• Use your own land, or private land where the owner has given permission; not parks, streets or other public places. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• Fines can reach $5,000 for a first conviction and $10,000 for a later one. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...

How London sets the Diwali date

Under PW-11, the Licence Manager decides the dates for Diwali and Lunar New Year and publishes them on the City website. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July... For 2026 the London Fire Department page lists Diwali as Sunday, November 8. City of London - Fireworks (London Fire Department)

That is the one evening the by-law covers. Fireworks on Dhanteras or Bhai Dooj evenings are not permitted without a display permit.

Stores may sell consumer fireworks only on the four holidays and the five days before each, so Diwali fireworks can be bought locally from early November. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...

Who can set them off and where

Under-18s may discharge consumer fireworks only under the direct supervision of an adult aged 18 or over, and no one may sell to under-18s. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...

Use is limited to your own land, or private land where the owner has given permission. No fireworks in or on parks, highways, streets, lanes, squares or other public places without a display permit, and never into buildings, doorways or cars. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...

On other days, only a licensed display supervisor can apply to London Fire Services, at least 21 days ahead. City of London - Fireworks (London Fire Department)

What the official sources say about London, Ontario

Each point below is taken from the official source linked after it. Read the source itself before you rely on it.

• Consumer fireworks may be set off between dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali and Lunar New Year. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• City page: Diwali 2026 is Sunday, November 8. City of London - Fireworks (London Fire Department)
• Diwali/Lunar New Year dates are set by the Licence Manager and published on the City website. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• Consumer fireworks sales are limited to the four holidays and the five days before each. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• Under-18s may discharge only under direct supervision of an adult 18+; no sale to under-18s. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• Own land or private land with the owner's permission. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• No discharge in/on parks, highways, streets, lanes, squares or public places without a display permit; not into buildings, doorways, automobiles. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• Firecracker sales and prohibited fireworks discharge are banned. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• Fines: max $5,000 first conviction, $10,000 subsequent; administrative penalties under By-law A-54. City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 (office consolidation July...
• Other days: licensed display supervisor applies to London Fire Services at least 21 days ahead. City of London - Fireworks (London Fire Department)

Provincial rules that also apply

• Ontario's fire service guidance does not recommend family fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays. Fire safety at home (Ontario.ca, fire service guidance)
• The province tells residents to check with their local fire department about fireworks regulations. Fire safety at home (Ontario.ca, fire service guidance)
• Wildland Fire Management Act: anyone discharging fireworks within 300 m of a wildland area must not leave residue unextinguished; the person is responsible if fireworks cause a wildland fire. How to prevent forest fires (Ontario.ca)
• Ontario points residents to municipal bylaws on fireworks use. How to prevent forest fires (Ontario.ca)

Diwali 2026 dates and the fireworks rules

The City has fixed the 2026 date as Sunday 8 November 2026, matching HinduTone's Drik Panchang-aligned Canada calendar for Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). The window runs from dusk to 11:00 p.m. that evening.

Dusk comes early in November, so families can finish the Lakshmi Puja muhurat and still have time for fireworks well before 11:00 p.m.

Key rules in London, Ontario at a glance

What we could not verify

These points are still open. Do not treat them as settled until the official authority confirms them:

• The by-law page is labelled an unofficial consolidation; a certified copy is available from the City Clerk.
• Whether London has a separate fire-ban rule for fireworks.

Diwali fireworks safety tips for London, Ontario

• Buy only from a licensed or registered seller in the jurisdiction where you will use the fireworks, and keep the packaging so the product category and instructions stay with it.
• Keep diyas and candles away from curtains, rangoli powder piles, saris and dupattas, and never leave a lit diya unattended.
• Read the label before dark. The product category and the safety distance printed on it are the legal and practical limits for your garden or yard.
• Keep a bucket of water or a hose ready, and soak every spent firework before it goes into the bin.
• Keep children well back and hand them nothing that is lit. Sparklers stay hot long after the spark ends.

Lawful ways to celebrate Diwali without fireworks

• Clay diyas: a row of oil lamps at the door and windows is the heart of Deepavali and needs no permit. Stand each one on a metal plate or a tray of sand.
• LED diyas and string lights: battery diyas are safe for balconies, dormitories, rented flats and anywhere open flames are restricted.
• Rangoli: a coloured-powder, rice-flour or flower rangoli at the entrance welcomes Lakshmi and gives children a creative part in the festival.
• Temple and community celebrations: most Hindu temples and community associations hold Lakshmi Puja, aarti and cultural programmes during Diwali week; check their own website or notice board for the 2026 schedule.
• Authorised public displays: a professional display run under a permit or licence gives the family a fireworks moment without the legal risk.
• Quiet celebrations: music, bhajans, a diya-lit dinner or a lantern walk on your own property avoid noise complaints and fire risk.

Who to contact

For the current rules, contact London Fire Department, 519-661-4565, fireforms@london.ca; noise 519-661-5670: official page. For an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Frequently asked questions

Are fireworks allowed on Diwali in London, Ontario?

Yes. By-law PW-11 names Diwali, and the City lists Diwali 2026 as Sunday, November 8, with fireworks permitted from dusk to 11:00 p.m.

Do I need a permit for Diwali fireworks in London?

No permit is needed for private-property use on the designated day. Other days need a display permit applied for by a licensed display supervisor at least 21 days ahead.

Can teenagers set off fireworks in London, Ontario?

Only under the direct supervision of an adult aged 18 or over. Fireworks may not be sold to anyone under 18.

What is the fine for illegal fireworks in London, Ontario?

Up to $5,000 for a first conviction and up to $10,000 for a subsequent one, plus administrative penalties under By-law A-54.

Important

This page is general information, not legal advice; local rules and temporary fire bans can change. Always check with the official authority for your exact address before buying or using fireworks.

Editor's note (25 October 2026): HinduTone checked the London, Ontario rules on this page against the official sources linked above. We review this guide every year before Diwali; the next scheduled review is 15 September 2027. If you are an official and see an error, please contact us so we can correct it.

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