DVSA opening hours: Christmas and New Year
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be closed at times during Christmas 20222021 and New Year 2023.2022.
Driving test centres, vehicle test stations and DVSA customer service centres will have different opening hours during Christmas and New Year.
DVSA’s online services and information will still be available on GOV.UK.
The bank holidays will affect the last date to change or cancel your test. Check the dates for a:
Driving test centres, vehicle test stations and customer support
| Date | Driving test centres and DVSA vehicle test stations | Customer service centre |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 |
Most centres and stations will be open | Open |
| Saturday 24 |
Some centres will be open |
Closed |
| Sunday 25 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Monday 26 |
Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Tuesday 27 |
Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Wednesday 28 |
Some |
8am |
| Thursday 29 |
Some |
8am |
| Friday 30 |
Some |
8am |
| Saturday 31 |
Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Sunday 1 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Monday 2 |
Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Tuesday 3 |
Most centres and stations will be open | Open as normal |
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Theory tests and driving tests: last date to change or cancel
The table shows the last date to change or cancel your theory test or driving test.
You’ll lose your fee and have to pay again if you change or cancel your test after the date shown, unless it’s because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
It’s quicker to change your theory test or change your driving test online than it is by phone.
| Test date | Last date to change or cancel test (online) | Last date to change or cancel test (by phone) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 |
Monday 19 |
Monday 19 |
| Saturday 24 |
Tuesday |
Tuesday |
| Sunday 25 |
No |
No |
| Monday 26 |
Wednesday 21 |
Wednesday 21 |
| Tuesday 27 |
Wednesday 21 |
Wednesday 21 |
| Wednesday 28 |
Wednesday 21 |
Wednesday 21 |
| Thursday 29 |
Thursday 22 |
Thursday 22 |
| Friday 30 |
Friday 23 |
Friday 23 |
| Saturday 31 |
Saturday |
Friday 23 |
| Sunday 1 |
No |
No |
| Monday 2 |
Wednesday 28 |
Wednesday 28 |
| Tuesday 3 |
Wednesday 28 |
Wednesday 28 |
| Wednesday 4 |
Thursday 29 |
Thursday 29 |
| Thursday 5 |
Friday 30 |
Friday 30 |
| Friday 6 |
Saturday |
Friday 30 |
| Saturday 7 |
Tuesday 3 |
Tuesday 3 |
VehicleSpecialist vehicle approval tests: last date to change or cancel
The tables show the last datesdate to change or cancel your specialist vehicle teststest.
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