The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that its offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day, the agency said in a Facebook post. The closure includes all Driver Service Bureaus across the state. Offices are scheduled to resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
The announcement affects residents who planned to visit Driver Service Bureaus for services such as license renewals, identification cards and other in-person transactions. Drivers who needed same-day assistance should adjust plans accordingly.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is the state agency responsible for overseeing driver licensing, vehicle-related services and other public safety functions. Customers are advised to check the agency’s official website or contact local offices for information on alternative options or online services before visiting in person.
This is a brief notice issued via social media. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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