Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day) is a federal holiday, so for some shippers moving oversize/overweight (OSOW) freight, it may not be business as usual.
A handful of states impose OSOW travel restrictions on MLK Day that can affect routing, transit times, and delivery commitments, especially for permitted loads.
And all states close their permit offices on federal holidays, including MLK Day, which may affect your ability to obtain permits in a timely fashion.
As January 19, 2026 approaches, understanding where and when these restrictions apply is key to avoiding delays, compliance issues, and last-minute surprises on the road.
Below, you’ll find a list of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day OSOW holiday travel restrictions by state. Keep these dates in mind as you manage your supply chain at the end of January into February!
Key Takeaways
- States with holiday travel restrictions for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 include:
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Texas
- All states close their commercial vehicle permitting offices on MLK Day, which may affect permit application turnaround times.
- Proactive freight planning, including timely permit applications, will be a shipper's best defense against federal holiday-related shipping delays.
2026 MLK Day Oversize Freight Travel Restrictions
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State |
OSOW Travel Restrictions |
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Alabama Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Alabama’s holiday restrictions calendar. |
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Alaska Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Alaska’s 2026 holiday travel notices. |
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Arizona Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Read Arizona’s OSOW holiday legal guidelines. |
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Arkansas Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Check out Arkansas’ permit rules. |
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California Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Here is California’s full holiday travel information. |
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Colorado Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Learn more about OSOW travel in Colorado. |
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Connecticut Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Connecticut's OSOW holiday restrictions.. |
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Delaware Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Delaware’s holiday travel restrictions webpage. |
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Florida Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View all Florida holiday travel restrictions. |
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Georgia Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Check out Georgia’s holiday restriction/closure dates. |
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Hawaii Office closed: 1/19 |
See your permit for specific restrictions. See Hawaii’s OSOW freight permitting page. |
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Idaho Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Check out Idaho’s commercial vehicle services page. |
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Illinois Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Illinois’ OSOW permitting rules. |
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Indiana Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Indiana’s OSOW permitting provisions document. |
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Iowa Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Check out Iowa’s permitting page. |
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Kansas Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Kansas’ motor carrier website. |
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Kentucky Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Kentucky’s OSOW resources. |
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Louisiana Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Louisiana’s permitting page. |
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Maine Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19 and no overdimensional travel is allowed. See Maine’s oversize travel overview. |
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Maryland Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Check out all of Maryland’s holiday restrictions. |
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Massachusetts Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Massachusetts’ OSOW holiday travel restrictions.. |
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Michigan Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View all of Michigan’s holiday travel restrictions and closings. |
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Minnesota Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Minnesota’s holiday travel restrictions webpage. |
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Mississippi Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Read through Mississippi’s permitting information. |
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Missouri Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Read Missouri’s OSOW regulations document. |
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Montana Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Montana’s permit restrictions can be found here. |
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Nebraska Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View all of Nebraska’s observed holidays and their restrictions. |
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Nevada Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View all of Nevada’s holiday travel restrictions. |
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New Hampshire Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19 and no OSOW freight may travel. View all of New Hampshire’s OSOW holiday travel restrictions. |
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New Jersey Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit New Jersey’s permitting webpage. |
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New Mexico Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Check out New Mexico’s OSOW rules and regulations. |
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New York Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan 19 and manufactured/modular homes over 14 ft. in width are not allowed to travel. All other oversize travel is allowed. View New York’s OSOW holiday travel resources. |
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North Carolina Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Read the North Carolina OSOW permit handbook. |
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North Dakota Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Check out North Dakota’s OSOW permit rules and regulations. |
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Ohio Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Here is Ohio’s holiday restrictions webpage. |
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Oklahoma Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Oklahoma’s permitting law. |
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Oregon Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Oregon’s complete schedule of holiday travel restrictions and closings.
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Pennsylvania Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions.. View Pennsylvania’s holiday OSOW travel restrictions. |
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Rhode Island Office closed: 1/1 |
Office will be closed on Mon., Jan. 19 and no permitted travel will be allowed. Visit Rhode Island’s OSOW FAQs. |
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South Carolina Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View South Carolina’s holiday travel schedule. |
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South Dakota Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Learn more about OSOW shipping in South Dakota. |
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Tennessee Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel will be allowed for site-built houses and houseboats. All other permitted travel is allowed. View Tennessee’s holiday restrictions calendar. |
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Texas Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed on Mon., Jan. 19 and any OSOW load exceeding 14 feet wide, 16 feet tall, and/or 110 feet long may not travel. This includes all manufactured housing unless an exception is granted by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. View Texas’ holiday travel restrictions. |
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Utah Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Utah’s permitting page. |
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Vermont Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Vermont’s full permit rules. |
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Virginia Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Virginia's OSOW holiday notices. |
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Washington Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. View Washington’s holiday restrictions. |
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West Virginia Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Check out West Virginia’s commercial vehicle manual. |
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Wisconsin Office closed: 1/17-1/19 |
Office will be closed Sat., Jan. 17 through Mon., Jan. 19. Standard hours of operation restrictions apply. View Wisconsin's standard hours of operation restrictions here. Looking for Wisconsin’s 2026 holiday travel restrictions chart? Find it here. |
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Wyoming Office closed: 1/19 |
Office will be closed Mon., Jan. 19. No travel restrictions. Visit Wyoming’s permit resources webpage. |
Get the Most From your Supply Chain in 2026
Whenever there's a holiday coming up, smart shippers take notice. Proactive planning around holidays and long weekends can help you avoid freight delays and supply chain slowdowns.
For shippers of OSOW freight, this includes factoring permit office closures into your freight plan and shipping schedule. If there's a federal holiday on the horizon, expect to make adjustments accordingly.
To help you anticipate what 2026 will bring and plan for your most successful year yet, be sure to download our 2026 Freight Shipping Calendar.
In it, you’ll find the best (and worst) days to ship in the upcoming year based on costs and capacity. Download it for free and share it with your team to ensure you’re only shipping on the most budget-friendly days.
