New Years Eve Fireworks in Maui County

What You Need to Know for 2025–2026

As Maui County prepares to welcome the New Year, officials are reminding residents and visitors to celebrate safely and responsibly. Below is everything you need to know about public fireworks displays, permits, legal use, and important safety reminders for New Year’s Eve 2025.

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Public Aerial Fireworks Displays

There will be two permitted public aerial fireworks shows in Maui County this year.

• Grand Wailea Resort in South Maui
• Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi at Mānele Bay on Lānaʻi

Both displays are scheduled to begin at approximately 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

Please note that these are the only authorized aerial fireworks displays. All other aerial fireworks are illegal without a permit.

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Fireworks Sales Dates

The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety began fireworks sales on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Sales will end on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.

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Fireworks Permits: What Requires One?

No Permit Required During Legal Hours

A permit is not required for consumer fireworks such as sparklers, snakes, and cylindrical or cone fountains. These fireworks must not emit effects higher than 12 feet off the ground and may only be used during legal hours.

Permit Required for Firecrackers

A firecracker permit is required for the use of firecrackers.

Firecracker Permit Details

• Cost: $25 per permit
• Purchase limit: Up to 5,000 firecrackers per permit
• Permit limit: No limit on the number of permits per person
• Age requirement: Must be 18 years or older with valid proof of age

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Firecracker Permit Sales Locations

Maui (12 Locations)

• Foodland Kaahumanu at 90 Kāne Street, Kahului
• Foodland Pukalani at 55 Pukalani Street, Pukalani
• Foodland Kehalani at 255 Kehalani Village Drive, Wailuku
• Foodland Farms Lahaina at 345 Keawe Street, Lahaina
• Longs Drugs Wailuku at 135 Kehalani Village Drive, Wailuku
• Longs Drugs Kulamalu at 55 Kiopaʻa Street, Pukalani
• Longs Drugs Lahaina at 1221 Honoapiʻilani Highway, Lahaina
• Longs Drugs Kīhei at 1215 South Kīhei Road, Kīhei
• Longs Drugs Kahului at 70 Kaʻahumanu Avenue, Kahului
• King’s Cathedral at the Walmart parking lot at 101 Pakaula Street, Kahului
• King’s Cathedral at the Safeway Maui Lani parking lot at 58 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku
• Pacific Starr Fireworks at the Piʻilani Village Shopping Center at 281 Piʻikea Avenue, Kīhei

Lānaʻi

• Pine Isle Market at 356 8th Street, Lānaʻi City

Molokaʻi

• Misaki Market at 78 Ala Mālama Avenue, Kaunakakai
• Take’s Variety Store at 29 Mohala Street, Kaunakakai

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Legal Fireworks Use Hours

Fireworks may only be set off from 9:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to 1:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

Using fireworks outside these hours is illegal and punishable by law. Violations are subject to fines of up to $5,000.

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Important Fireworks Prohibitions

It is unlawful to:

• Use or sell aerial fireworks without a permit. This is a Class C felony
• Remove or extract pyrotechnic contents
• Throw ignited fireworks from a moving vehicle
• Set off fireworks within 1,000 feet of healthcare facilities or animal facilities
• Set off fireworks near schools
• Set off fireworks on public roads, in County parks, at County facilities, in cane fields, or at places of worship
• Set off fireworks within 500 feet of any hotel without a permit
• Sell or give fireworks to minors, or for minors to possess or use fireworks without direct adult supervision

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Fireworks Safety Tips

Fireworks can be dangerous and may cause serious burns, fires, and eye injuries.

• Never give fireworks to young children. Sparklers burn at temperatures of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit
• Older children should only use fireworks under direct adult supervision
• Always read and follow manufacturer instructions
• Use fireworks in a clear, flat area away from structures and dry vegetation
• Keep a hose or bucket of water nearby in case of fire

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A Message from the Maui Fire Department

“The use of fireworks to celebrate the start of a new year is a privilege that Maui residents continue to enjoy. Unfortunately, this activity increases our community’s risk of fire and fire-related injuries.”

“To ensure our community can continue celebrating the start of the new year with fireworks, residents are reminded to supervise children, follow safety guidelines, use common sense, and look out for one another.”

“The best way to stay safe is to not use fireworks in the first place. Leave fireworks to the professionals,” fire officials said.

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More Information

For additional information on fireworks permits, contact the Maui Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau at 808-876-4690 or refer to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Section 132D.

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