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Washington County Bans Fireworks Sept. 11 and 12

A Washington County burn ban means fireworks will not be allowed on Friday, Sept. 11, or Saturday, Sept. 12.

Washington County Kansas DeskSeptember 9, 2026
Washington County Bans Fireworks Sept. 11 and 12

Key takeaways

  • Fireworks are prohibited in Washington County on Friday, Sept. 11.
  • The prohibition also applies on Saturday, Sept. 12.
  • The restriction is tied to Washington County’s burn ban.
  • Private and community events should not include fireworks on those dates.

Fireworks prohibited

Washington County’s burn ban prohibits fireworks on Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12. The restriction applies to both dates because of the countywide burn ban.

Residents should not plan fireworks displays or use fireworks during the two-day period. The ban affects community and private celebrations alike.

Dates affected

The restriction is in place on:

  • Friday, Sept. 11
  • Saturday, Sept. 12

The dates are consecutive, covering the full Friday and Saturday period named in the county’s notice.

What residents should know

Anyone planning an event in Washington County should remove fireworks from the schedule for those two days. The burn ban is the reason fireworks are not permitted.

Residents should follow Washington County’s burn-ban requirements and avoid fireworks while the restriction applies.

What to watch

  • Whether Washington County changes the dates covered by the burn ban.
  • Any county notice about when fireworks restrictions end.

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