New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31. Florida law allows consumer fireworks Dec. 31 and Jan. 1; libraries close early and trash runs as normal.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: section 791.08 of the Florida Statutes, the Town of Jupiter’s garbage and recycling FAQ, the Palm Beach County Library System’s holiday closings and the School District of Palm Beach County’s 2026-27 key dates.

New Year’s Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, and New Year’s Day is Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. No public fireworks show or countdown in Jupiter had been announced when we checked, so this page starts with what is certain: the state fireworks rules, what is open and closed, and the trash schedule. We will add events, fireworks and restaurant notes here as venues announce them.

Who to call

  • Fireworks complaints and emergencies: 911 for a fire or injury; the Jupiter Police Department’s non-emergency line is on our who to call page
  • Trash: WM customer service, 772-546-7700
  • Town information: 561-746-5134

Fireworks: what Florida law allows

Section 791.08 of the Florida Statutes names three designated holidays when consumer fireworks may be used: New Year’s Day, Jan. 1; Independence Day, July 4; and New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. The law says:

  • It does not supersede local government regulation of fireworks.
  • A ban on fireworks in a recorded homeowners association covenant still applies, but an HOA board cannot adopt its own rules that take away a homeowner’s right to use fireworks on a designated holiday.

In practice: check your HOA’s recorded covenants before you light anything, keep fireworks away from dry brush, pets and people, and soak used fireworks in water before they go in the trash. The Fourth of July rules and the town’s show are on our Fourth of July fireworks page.

What is open and closed

Service Thursday, Dec. 31 Friday, Jan. 1, 2027
WM trash and recycling Normal schedule Normal schedule
Palm Beach County libraries, including the Jupiter Branch Close at 5 p.m. Closed
Public schools Winter break Winter break
  • Trash: the town’s FAQ says Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are WM’s only days off, so New Year’s week runs as normal. Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, is the week before; that pickup moves to your next service day. Our full guide: trash and recycling.
  • Library: the Jupiter Branch, 705 Military Trail, 561-744-2301, closes at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and stays closed Jan. 1, on the county system’s holiday closing list.
  • Schools: the School District of Palm Beach County’s winter break runs Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Monday, Jan. 4, is a teacher duty day, and students return Tuesday, Jan. 5. See our schools guide.
  • Town offices: the Town of Jupiter closed its offices for New Year’s Day 2026; it had not posted its 2027 closure on the community calendar when we checked.
  • Palm Tran: its holiday schedule ran Sunday service on New Year’s Day 2026. The 2027 schedule had not been posted.

Events, fireworks and restaurants

No New Year’s Eve event in Jupiter had posted 2026 details on its own website when we checked on Oct. 9. Restaurants, hotels and venues planning a dinner, party or countdown can send us the details; we list only what a venue announces, with a link to its own page.

For a quieter end to the year, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum runs sunset and moonrise climbs through the season; dates are on the lighthouse’s calendar.

Getting home safely

  • Plan a ride before you go out. Palm Tran routes and the trip planner are at palmtran.org.
  • Expect busy roads around the waterfront and U.S. 1 after midnight.

What this means for you

  • Fireworks are legal on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 under state law, but a recorded HOA covenant ban still applies.
  • Trash goes out as normal on New Year’s Day.
  • The holiday season before it is on holiday lights and Christmas events; the next date on the calendar is Valentine’s Day.

Frequently asked questions

Florida law, section 791.08, allows consumer fireworks on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. It does not override local government fireworks rules, and a recorded HOA covenant ban still applies.

Is there trash pickup in Jupiter on New Year’s Day?

Yes. The town says WM’s only days off are Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, so pickup on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, runs on the normal schedule.

Is the Jupiter library open on New Year’s Eve?

The Palm Beach County Library System closes at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, and is closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.

Is there a New Year’s Eve fireworks show in Jupiter in 2026?

No public New Year’s Eve fireworks show or countdown in Jupiter had been announced on an organizer’s website when we checked on Oct. 9. We will add one here when it is.