Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inLiam GilliverWednesday 04 November 2026 11:09 GMTRSPCA on how to keep your pets safe during Bonfire NightAs households prepare for Bonfire Night on 5 November, strict UK laws regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks.Fireworks are prohibited between 11pm and 7am, though the curfew is extended to midnight on Bonfire Night and 1am the next day for New Year's Eve, Diwali, and Chinese New Year.Members of the public are only allowed to use fireworks – including sparklers – on private property, such as their back garden.If your neighbour breaks firework regulations they risk on-the-spot fines of £90, unlimited penalties, and up to six months' imprisonment.You can report breaches to your local police through an online report or by calling 101. Calling 999 is reserved for situations where there is an immediate danger to life or a crime in progress – such as fireworks being deliberately thrown at people, vehicles or properties.In fullFrom curfews to £90 fines: Your legal rights explained ahead of Bonfire NightMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in