Fireworks in the Netherlands

In some municipalities it is forbidden to set off fireworks yourself. Check your municipalityundefineds website to see if you are allowed to set off fireworks. Often in these municipalities people still set off fireworks. This is prohibited.

Throughout December, be prepared for noise pollution from fireworks. Most fireworks are set off in the Netherlands on 31 December. But in the weeks before, illegal fireworks are already being set off. Bear this in mind. You may hear bangs over the last few days of the year.

Fireworks can be dangerous. Therefore, think about your safety and the safety of others. Do not light fireworks yourself if you have not done so before. If you have set off fireworks before, be careful. Put on safety glasses, use a lighting fuse and keep enough distance from the fireworks. Heavy fireworks are prohibited.

At the turn of the year, public transportation runs less frequently. Also, buses, trains, streetcars and subways may run at different times. Make sure you are aware of the correct timetable. This is indicated on the website of the bus, train, streetcar or subway.

For the last few days of the year, post boxes and rubbish bins are removed or locked. This is to prevent people from throwing fireworks in them. Please keep this in mind if you want to send post.