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How old do you have to be to buy fireworks in Denmark?

18 is the main rule, 15 for category F1.

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Short answer

You must be 18 or over to buy consumer fireworks in categories F1 and F2 in Denmark. Category F1, the products with the lowest risk, may also be sold to people over 15. Professional fireworks in categories F3 and F4 may only be used by approved fireworks operators. Each sale to a consumer may include at most 5 kg of net explosive content.

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Why

  1. Most fireworks need you to be 18.
  2. F1 products can be sold from age 15.
  3. F3 and F4 are only for approved professionals.

Details

Shops may only sell consumer fireworks from 15 to 31 December.

Tip

If you are 15 to 17, look for products marked F1, as these are the only fireworks you may buy.

What may differ

Age rules are set by executive order and can be updated, so check the label and the shop rules on the day.

Common misconception

Teenagers can buy rockets as long as a parent is with them.

What actually happens

The age limit is about the buyer: fireworks in category F2 may only be sold to people aged 18 or over.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.

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