DVSA opening hours: Christmas and New Year

Published: 20/12/2021

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be closed at times during Christmas 2021 and New Year 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:

• theory test or driving test
• specialist vehicle approval tests

Driving test centres, vehicle test stations and customer support

If your vehicle test is at an authorised testing facility (ATF), contact the ATFto check their opening hours.

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.

Specialist vehicle approval tests: last date to change or cancel
The tables show the last date to change or cancel your specialist vehicle test.

You’ll lose your fee and have to pay again if you change or cancel your test after the date shown.

England and Wales

Scotland