Iowa DOT Offices to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday
Iowa Department of Transportation offices will be closed from November 25th to November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Sioux City, IA, November 13, 2026 — The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced its offices will observe a closure in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
According to the department, all Iowa DOT offices will be closed to the public and for regular business operations from Thursday, November 25th, through Saturday, November 27th. This closure is a standard practice to allow employees to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
The specific dates of closure are November 25, November 26, and November 27. Normal business operations are expected to resume on Sunday, November 28th. The department has not provided specific details on any essential services that may continue to operate remotely or on-call during this period. It is advisable for individuals with urgent business to plan accordingly and complete any necessary transactions before the closure begins or after it concludes.
This annual closure ensures that staff have an opportunity to spend the holiday with family and friends. The Iowa DOT serves various functions related to transportation infrastructure, driver licensing, and vehicle registration across the state. The public is encouraged to check the official Iowa DOT website for any potential updates or specific service availability if needed during the holiday period, though official office hours will be suspended on the dates mentioned. Further information regarding specific office hours outside of this holiday closure is typically available on the Iowa DOT’s official portal.
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