The Supreme Court has allowed people in Delhi-NCR to burst green firecrackers on November 7 and 8, 2026. The permission comes with strict time limits, meaning people will be allowed to use only approved green crackers during the hours fixed by the court. The decision offers limited relief to residents who want to celebrate the occasion with firecrackers while keeping restrictions in place to control air pollution.
Morning and Evening Timings
According to the court's directions, green crackers can be burst between 6 am and 7 am in the morning. The second time slot will be from 8 pm to 10 pm. This means residents will get a total of three hours across both days to use green crackers. Bursting crackers outside these permitted hours will not be allowed under the order.
Dates Clearly Specified
The permission is limited to November 7 and 8, 2026. It does not allow the use of green crackers on other dates. Residents will have to follow the same schedule on both days. The court has made it clear that the relaxation is subject to the conditions laid down in its order, rather than being a general permission to burst firecrackers across Delhi-NCR.
Earlier Court Order
The Supreme Court said the permission is in line with its earlier order dated October 15, 2025. The latest directions provide a limited window for the use of green crackers in the national capital region. Green crackers are designed to reduce emissions compared with conventional firecrackers, but their use is still subject to restrictions. The court's decision keeps the permitted period limited to specific hours.
Restrictions Still Apply
The permission does not mean that all types of firecrackers can be used. Only green crackers are covered by the court's directions. Residents must also follow the fixed timings. The supplied order details do not specify the names of particular locations where green crackers will remain completely banned. Therefore, no specific area-wise ban can be confirmed from the available information.
What Residents Should Follow
People in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and other parts of NCR should keep the two dates and time slots in mind. Green crackers will be permitted only on November 7 and 8, from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm. Using conventional firecrackers or bursting crackers outside these hours will not be covered by this relaxation. The court's directions aim to keep celebrations within a limited time window.
