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New Year's Eve 2026/Checked Nov. 1, 2026

New Year's Eve 2026 in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand: fireworks, parties and Jan. 1

New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31. We add shows and parties as organizers publish them. In Myrtle Beach you may shoot fireworks only on private property with the owner's OK, and on New Year's Eve until 12:30 a.m.; they are banned on the beach and all public property, with a $250 fine. North Myrtle Beach bans them. Public shows are listed here by time, with free and family options marked.

60days to New Year's Eve
7:20 a.m.first sunrise of 2027 in Myrtle Beach

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Ring in 2027 in 3 steps

  1. Pick your show Fireworks by time · Early shows for kids
  2. Plan parking or a ride Check the organizer's page for parking, and leave early: the last hour before midnight is the busiest.
  3. Plan your way home Getting home safe · Fireworks rules where you are staying

Celebrations by date

No celebrations listed yet. We add them as organizers and towns publish them.

Dates and times come from each organizer; weather can change outdoor shows. All upcoming events ›

First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2027

South Carolina State Parks usually publishes its ranger-led First Day Hikes late December. We list them here the day they come out.

Source: South Carolina State Parks

First sunrise: 7:20 a.m. EST in Myrtle Beach. Face east-southeast: the sun comes up over the ocean. (NOAA solar equations)

New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a federal holiday: post offices and federal offices are closed, and banks generally follow the Federal Reserve calendar. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal holidays 2027

Can I shoot fireworks here?

  • Myrtle Beach Allowed, with limits Hours: 7 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve

    Private property only, with the owner's permission. Banned on the beach and all public property. Not within 500 ft of a church, hospital or school, or 300 ft of a gas station. Minors only with a parent present.

    Fine: $250 first offense; $500 for second and later in the same year (civil) · Checked Nov. 1, 2026 · Official source
  • North Myrtle Beach No

    Not allowed within city limits except by City Council special permit. Report violations: 843-280-5511.

    Checked Nov. 1, 2026 · Official source
  • Horry County (unincorporated) Allowed, with limits

    Legal by state law, except in Fireworks Prohibited Zones created by owners (Ord. 38-05). Look for posted signs.

    Checked Nov. 1, 2026 · Official source
  • Pawleys Island No

    Fireworks are prohibited across the island.

    Checked Nov. 1, 2026 · Official source

All towns and the state laws ›

Getting home safe

  • Plan a sober ride homePolice add DUI patrols over the New Year's holiday. Pick a designated driver, book a ride or stay within walking distance of the party. Source: NHTSA, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
  • Keep pets inside during fireworksFireworks scare many dogs and cats. Keep them indoors, with ID tags on. More ›
  • Report illegal fireworksUse your town's non-emergency police line. Call 911 only for an emergency.

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Questions people ask

Can you shoot fireworks on New Year's Eve in Myrtle Beach?

Only on private property with the owner's permission, and on New Year's Eve until 12:30 a.m. They are banned on the beach and all public property. Fines are $250 for a first offense and $500 after that in the same year (City of Myrtle Beach).

Are fireworks legal in North Myrtle Beach?

No. Fireworks are not allowed within North Myrtle Beach city limits unless City Council grants a special permit. Report illegal fireworks to police dispatch at 843-280-5511.

What time is sunrise on New Year's Day in Myrtle Beach?

About 7:20 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1, 2027, over the ocean to the east-southeast (NOAA solar equations).

Is New Year's Day 2027 a holiday?

New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a federal holiday: post offices and federal offices are closed, and banks generally follow the Federal Reserve calendar.

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