How Many Days Off Does the DMV Have During National Day?
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The DMV has 8 days off during National Day. As a national institution, the DMV strictly follows the national holiday schedule. During the holiday, there will be staff on duty for emergencies. If you need to handle any affairs, you can call in advance for consultation. The holiday duty staff will handle emergencies but will not process general business. The DMV also follows the national statutory holidays for work and leave, so car owners who need to handle related business at the DMV are advised to go on weekdays. The DMV is mainly responsible for handling motor vehicle registration, modification, transfer, mortgage, and deregistration. It also processes applications for motor vehicle driver's licenses, replacements, renewals, inspections, and other related services for motor vehicles and drivers.
As a car owner, I deal with the DMV every year. I learned my lesson during the National Day holiday two years ago—I went to renew my expiring driver's license, only to find the DMV closed for the entire seven-day holiday, and I made a wasted trip. Later, I checked the official notice and found that the National Day statutory holiday is about seven days, usually from October 1st to 7th, but the exact dates depend on the year's schedule. If you're a driver like me who frequently handles paperwork, I recommend taking care of your annual inspection or license plate issues at least a week before the holiday to avoid the massive queues in the first week after the break. The DMV is usually crowded on weekdays, and it gets even busier before holidays—avoiding peak times can save you a lot of time. Nowadays, there are mobile apps for scheduling appointments, so planning ahead can save you trouble. Remember, don’t wait until the last minute—safety first.
