Cracker rules & timings by state
Pick your state to see when you're allowed to burst crackers, whether certified green crackers are required, and the silence-zone rules — reviewed each season.
Please confirm your local rules before bursting
Rules change every season and can differ by city or district. This is a general guide — always confirm your local police / pollution-board notification before bursting crackers.
Last reviewed: October 2025
Choose your state above to see the permitted timings and whether certified green crackers are required where you live.
When are you allowed to burst crackers?
Across most of India the Supreme Court permits only certified green crackers, burst within a two-hour window on Diwali night (commonly 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Some states set their own hours — Tamil Nadu allows two windows (early morning and evening), and Delhi-NCR has had full bans relaxed only for tightly-controlled green crackers. Pick your state above for the specifics.
A silence zone of 100 metres around hospitals, schools, courts and religious places applies everywhere. These rules change every season and can differ by city or district — this is a general guide (last reviewed October 2025); always confirm your local police or pollution-board notification before bursting.
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