Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Limit fireworks & bonfires to Nov 5th & closest Saturday, new timeframe & fines
Closed
143 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to limit fireworks and bonfires to 2 nights a year only: bonfire night itself and the closest Saturday. We also think there should be a timeframe of 6pm to 9pm. Issue fines for anyone who doesn’t comply.
This years bonfire night was on a Wednesday. People started setting off fireworks the Friday before bonfire night and still set off fireworks the Sunday after. This can cause problems with people’s pets and livestock. The fireworks scare the animals and in some cases can kill them. If this was limited to 2 nights a year it could reduce the anxiety of people's pets & livestock. Where necessary, animals can be sedated.
Timeline
| 19 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
143
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
19 Dec 2025
Closed
19 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.