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OSOW Holiday Restrictions 2025-2026
Strategic planning guide for heavy haul trucking during major US holidays. Status of permit offices and oversize load travel prohibitions for 48 contiguous states.
Disclaimer: Regulations change frequently. Always verify with the issuing state DOT before planning holiday movement. This guide is for reference only.
Full Prohibition No OSOW movement allowed
Restricted Movement Limited dims / daylight only
Normal Operations Standard permits valid
2025 Holiday Calendar
Updated Dec 2025| Holiday | Date | Restriction Window | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2025 Major Holiday | 2025-01-01 | Noon Dec 31, 2024 - Sunrise Jan 2, 2025 Most common window is Noon Dec 31 - Sunrise Jan 2. PA Turnpike restriction extends Dec 19 - Jan 1. | 38 States Closed
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| MLK Day Minor Holiday | 2025-01-20 | None Permit offices closed, but travel generally allowed. Prohibited in VT, RI. |
Open Travel
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| Presidents Day Minor Holiday | 2025-02-17 | None Permit offices closed. Prohibited in VT, RI. CA LA Metro restricted. |
Open Travel
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| Memorial Day Major Holiday | 2025-05-26 | Noon Fri May 23 - Sunrise Tue May 27 Full 4-day weekend restriction. PA Turnpike May 21-25. Summer restrictions begin in VT. | 42+ States Closed
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| Independence Day Major Holiday | 2025-07-04 | Noon Thu Jul 3 - Sunrise Mon Jul 7 Friday holiday creates 3-day restriction. NC 4-day closure. PA Turnpike June 26 - July 5. | 42+ States Closed
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| Labor Day Major Holiday | 2025-09-01 | Noon Fri Aug 29 - Sunrise Tue Sep 2 End of summer travel season. Full 4-day weekend restriction. | 42+ States Closed
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| Columbus Day Minor Holiday | 2025-10-13 | None Minimal restrictions. Prohibited in VT, RI. MD office closed. |
Open Travel
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| Veterans Day Minor Holiday | 2025-11-11 | None Mid-week holiday. Minimal restrictions. Prohibited in VT, RI. MD office closed. |
Open Travel
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| Thanksgiving Major Holiday | 2025-11-27 | Noon Wed Nov 26 - Sunrise Fri Nov 28 NJ 5-day shutdown. OR extends to Monday. PA Turnpike Nov 24-29. | 42+ States Closed
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| Christmas Major Holiday | 2025-12-25 | Noon Wed Dec 24 - Sunrise Fri Dec 26 PA Turnpike Dec 19 - Jan 1. CT weight drops 15%. Many offices closed Dec 24-26. | 42+ States Closed
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| New Year's Eve Major Holiday | 2025-12-31 | Noon Dec 31 - Sunrise Jan 2, 2026 Restrictions carry over into 2026. | 40 States Closed
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Planning Best Practices
- Plan 2+ weeks ahead for permit applications
- Check adjacent states for conflicting windows
- Verify 48 hours before with State DOT
- Have contingency parking locations planned
- Document permits and restriction notices
Emergency Permits?
Some states allow emergency movement during holidays for essential infrastructure or disaster response. Start the process early.
Contact Permit Department