#New Years fireworks
Maui police receive 118 fireworks-related calls for service during New Year’s holiday; two arrests made
Between 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025, and 6 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, the Maui Police Department received 118 calls for service related to fireworks violations throughout the County of Maui. During this time, one citation was issued for an aerial fireworks violation, eight reports were generated for documentation purposes, and two arrests were made.
Two New Year’s aerial fireworks displays for Maui; rules & reminders for a safe celebration
There will be two public aerial fireworks displays in Maui County this year — one from the Grand Wailea Resort in South Maui, and the other from the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi at Mānele Bay. Both shows begin at approximately 11:59 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2025.
Officials urge fire safety this New Year’s Eve
New, stricter state laws impose severe penalties for illegal fireworks use, particularly aerial fireworks and repeat offenses. Violations may result in heavy fines of up to $25,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years.
New Year’s Eve fireworks in Maui County, information and reminders
There will be two public aerial fireworks displays in Maui County this year — one from the Grand Wailea Resort in South Maui, and the other from the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi at Mānele Bay. Both shows begin at approximately 11:59 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2025.
Maui Fire Department announces New Year’s Eve fireworks information
The County of Maui’s, Department of Fire and Public Safety announces the sale of New Year’s Eve fireworks starting on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, and ending on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.
Fireworks amnesty disposal event at Aloha Stadium this weekend
The Department of Law Enforcement asks anyone with unused fireworks on Oʻahu to bring them to a fireworks amnesty event at Aloha Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Police: Man suffers vision loss from New Year’s aerial fireworks accident in Hāna, Maui
Maui police released details from a New Year’s aerial fireworks accident in East Maui that left one man with permanent loss of sight in one eye.
Drivers reminded it is illegal to stop or park on highways to view fireworks
This year to date there have been 93 fatalities on Hawai‘i roads. The HDOT is asking all roadway users to place a priority on safety, so everyone returns home to their family and friends as we close out 2023 and enter 2024.
Maui police to conduct fireworks enforcement during New Year’s weekend
“If it’s illegal fireworks, it’s a Class C felony [and] it’s a $2,000 fine,” said Chief Pelletier, calling it a public safety issue. “Though you may think it’s harmless to fire something off, people lose limbs, we know people burn down houses, and it’s usually the innocent person who is affected.”
Maui New Year’s Eve Fireworks Reminders, Lone Public Aerial Display on Lānaʻi
Fireworks can only be legally set off from 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 1 a.m. New Year’s Day. The import, transfer, sale, or use of aerial fireworks without a permit is a Class C Felony.
