North Carolina driver license offices and license plate agencies observe the following designated state holidays in 2026.
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Christmas
| Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
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New Year's Day
| Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
| Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
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Good Friday
| Friday, Apr. 3, 2026
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Memorial Day
| Monday, May 25, 206
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Independence Day
| Friday, Jul. 3, 2026
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Labor Day
| Monday, Sep. 7, 2026
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Veterans Day
| Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
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Thanksgiving
| Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
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