2026–27 New Year's season dates and hours
Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, straight from our store schedule. On days marked “McKinney only”, just our McKinney superstore is open; on the other open days, all 10 NyTex stores across North Texas are open. Find your nearest store.
Time the finale
A 500-gram cake runs 30 to 60 seconds. Light the finale at 11:59:15 and it peaks at midnight. Have a phone showing the actual time, not the TV, which is often delayed.
Cold-weather tips
Fuses light slower in cold, damp air. Keep fireworks in the house until an hour before you shoot, and use a torch lighter instead of a punk. Gloves on, except for the hand that lights. Our family safety tips apply at midnight too.
Think about the neighbors
Midnight is loud by definition, but a 10-minute show that ends by 12:10 keeps the peace. Favor color and brocade over salutes if you are close to houses.
And make sure you are somewhere fireworks are allowed: most North Texas cities ban them. See where you can shoot in Collin County and Texas fireworks laws.