New Year's Eve

Soon we will be celebrating New Year's Eve again. Every year, the municipality, fire department, and police work together to ensure a safe New Year's Eve. But they cannot do this alone; they need your help as a resident of Voorne aan Zee. On this page, you will find information and tips for celebrating New Year's Eve safely.

Setting off fireworks

Consumer fireworks may be set off for the last time during the 2025-2026 New Year's Eve celebrations. Fireworks may only be set off between 6 p.m. on December 31 and 2 a.m. on January 1 during this New Year's Eve celebration. Outside these times, setting off fireworks is prohibited. When setting off fireworks, be considerate of others, especially in the vicinity of senior citizen complexes, petting zoos, and cemeteries. Make New Year's Eve a wonderful celebration and keep it fun for everyone!

The municipality of Voorne aan Zee not Voorne aan Zee a central fireworks display.

Firework nuisance and illegal fireworks

Despite the ban on fireworks, you may still experience nuisance from fireworks. We try to prevent nuisance as much as possible. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all reports immediately. Your report helps us determine where the nuisance is greatest. Based on this, we adjust our efforts and supervision. Are you experiencing nuisance? Below you can see who to call and for what.

Do you suspect illegal fireworks?

Do you suspect that illegal fireworks are being stored, traded, and/or set off? Please report this to the police by calling 0900 - 8844 or , if you wish to remain anonymous, to Report Crime Anonymously at or by calling 0800 - 7000.

Are you experiencing nuisance from fireworks?

You can report this to our boa's the police. You boa's reach our boa's on weekdays by calling 14 0181. At weekends, you can call the police on 0900 - 8844. The police will pass on the report to the special investigating officers on duty at that time or take action themselves.

What fireworks are permitted?

You may only set off fireworks from categories F1 and F2. The category is indicated on the packaging. Fireworks from category F3 onwards, such as firecrackers, are therefore prohibited. Setting off illegal fireworks is a bad idea and poses many risks to yourself and bystanders. For more information about fireworks, visit the rijksoverheid website. Here you will also find tips for safely buying and setting off fireworks.

When can I buy fireworks?

You can buy fireworks if you are 16 years or older. You can buy fireworks on the last three days of the year. The sales days in 2025 are Monday 29, Tuesday 30, and Wednesday 31 December.

Novelties and fireworks (category F1, also known as children's fireworks) may be purchased and set off throughout the year if you are 12 years of age or older, unless this causes a nuisance to the neighborhood.

Recognize illegal fireworks

Fireworks purchased from an official sales point in the Netherlands are generally legal fireworks. Legal fireworks can also be recognized by their packaging.

It says: 

'Suitable for private use'
Manufacturer information 
Article year and production year 
Text or image about the effect of fireworks after they have been set off

The package contains a Dutch manual. 

Is this information missing? Then there is a chance that the fireworks are illegal. Possessing and setting off illegal fireworks is dangerous and also punishable by law. Do you suspect that illegal fireworks are being stored or traded? Then report this to the police by calling 0900 - 8844.

Carbide shooting

Carbide shooting is prohibited in Voorne aan Zee, as is the possession and transport of carbide in public spaces.

Lighting a fire in the open air

You are not allowed to light fires in the open air.

New Year's Eve, who should I call?

No emergency but need the fire department, call 0900 - 0904
No emergency but need the police, call 0900 - 8844

If in doubt, always call 112
More information is available on the police website or fire department/non-emergency.

	Firework damage to or around your home	Damage in public spaces	Small fire in an open environment	Illegal fireworks causing nuisance, perpetrators known	Fire and/or danger (to life)
Arrange it yourself	X
Report to your municipality Call 140181 (during office hours only)		X
No emergency, but fire department needed Call 0900 - 0904			X
No emergency, but police required Call 0900 - 8844				X
In case of acute (life-threatening) danger Call 112					X

Clean up any leftover fireworks!

New Year's Day is a day when many children take to the streets in search of fireworks to set off. Not only is it illegal to set off fireworks at this time, it is also very dangerous. Therefore, do not leave fireworks lying on the street, especially fireworks that have not gone off. Clean up any remaining fireworks immediately after setting them off. It is important that the remains are no longer burning or smoldering when you throw them away. You can dispose of fireworks at the recycling center.

(Underground) containers are locked

To prevent damage, collection containers will be locked or removed on New Year's Eve. Do not place waste next to the containers. Is a container full or is there a malfunction? Please contact the Reinis customer contact center at 0181 612864. The containers will be reopened on New Year's Day.