The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be closed at times during Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023.
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.
Driving test centres, vehicle test stations and customer support
| Date | Driving test centres and DVSA vehicle test stations | Customer service centre |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 December | Most centres and stations will be open | Open as normal |
| Saturday 24 December | Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Sunday 25 December | Closed | Closed |
| Monday 26 December | Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Tuesday 27 December | Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Wednesday 28 December | Some centres will be open | 8am to 4pm |
| Thursday 29 December | Some centres will be open | 8am to 4pm |
| Friday 30 December | Some centres will be open | 8am to 4pm |
| Saturday 31 December | Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Sunday 1 January | Closed | Closed |
| Monday 2 January | Some centres will be open | Closed |
| Tuesday 3 January | Most centres and stations will be open | Open as normal |
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.
| Test date | Last date to change or cancel test (online) | Last date to change or cancel test (by phone) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 December | Monday 19 December | Monday 19 December |
| Saturday 24 December | Tuesday 20 December | Tuesday 20 December |
| Sunday 25 December | No tests | No tests |
| Monday 26 December | Wednesday 21 December | Wednesday 21 December |
| Tuesday 27 December | Wednesday 21 December | Wednesday 21 December |
| Wednesday 28 December | Wednesday 21 December | Wednesday 21 December |
| Thursday 29 December | Thursday 22 December | Thursday 22 December |
| Friday 30 December | Friday 23 December | Friday 23 December |
| Saturday 31 December | Saturday 24 December | Friday 23 December |
| Sunday 1 January | No tests | No tests |
| Monday 2 January | Wednesday 28 December | Wednesday 28 December |
| Tuesday 3 January | Wednesday 28 December | Wednesday 28 December |
| Wednesday 4 January | Thursday 29 December | Thursday 29 December |
| Thursday 5 January | Friday 30 December | Friday 30 December |
| Friday 6 January | Saturday 31 December | Friday 30 December |
| Saturday 7 January | Tuesday 3 January | Tuesday 3 January |
