15 More Prague Districts Introduce Complete Fireworks Ban

Prague is significantly expanding its year-round ban on fireworks. Following the addition of another 15 districts, the restrictions will now apply in more than half of the capital.

The complete ban on pyrotechnics is being extended to further parts of Prague. The use of fireworks will now be prohibited throughout the year, including on New Year’s Eve, in 35 of the city’s 57 districts.

The new regulation is based on an amendment to the Czech Republic’s Pyrotechnics Act that came into force last December. It allows municipalities to impose greater restrictions on the use of fireworks than before. The Prague City Assembly adopted the corresponding regulation on 19 June 2026.

Since 8 July, a year-round ban on category F2 fireworks and above has already been in force in 20 Prague districts. The capital aims to protect people and animals and curb public-order offences.

“The amendment adopted in June strengthened the democratic ability of individual districts to decide for themselves how they wish to approach the issue. Initially, 20 districts made use of this option, and another 15 have now joined them,” said Adam Zábranský, Prague city councillor responsible for property, transparency and legislation.

The complete ban will now apply in the districts of Prague 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20 and 22, as well as Dolní Chabry, Dolní Měcholupy, Křeslice, Libuš, Suchdol, Troja, Velká Chuchle, Benice, Čakovice, Dolní Počernice, Lochkov, Nebušice, Nedvězí, Petrovice, Přední Kopanina, Řeporyje, Slivenec and Zličín.

In the remaining districts, pyrotechnics may only be used between 5 pm on 31 December and 2 am on 1 January.

The regulation does not apply to organised firework displays conducted by specialist companies. Sky lanterns and other products with uncontrolled flight remain prohibited. Due to the considerable fire risk, their use has already been banned throughout Prague for some time.