North Carolina driver license offices and license plate agencies observe the following designated state holidays in 2026. NCDMV does not observe federal holidays that are not listed on this official state schedule.
Before heading out, see if your service can be completed online and it may save you a trip to the DMV.
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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, 2026
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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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