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Dealership Holiday Closures 2025 | Retail Hours Planner

Plan dealership holiday closures and retail hours with OEM-compliant templates. Track car dealership closed holidays, schedule limited hours, generate signage, and avoid compliance penalties. Free tool.

100+
Templates available
5K+
Dealerships & stores
10K+
Compliance violations prevented

Most state franchise laws allow normal hours. Confirm with your OEM rep.

No holidays found for US 2025. Try another region or industry.

Recommended schedule adjustments for Auto dealerships

Base hours: 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM. Adjust per policy notes below.

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No holiday actions for this industry profile.

Compliance-sensitive days

0 holidays require closure or limited hours. Coordinate signage and HR notices now.

Promotional weekends

0 holidays are positioned for marketing events. Align campaigns with staffing plans.

Holidays to brief your team on

Share this list with sales, service, and marketing so everyone aligns.

No closures pending

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Email me compliance alerts

Get OEM notifications, mall landlord bulletins, and updated closure templates before each holiday.

Only holiday compliance updates and templates. Unsubscribe anytime.

Assets & checklists

Use these quick links to publish signage, update websites, and brief finance and insurance teams.

  • Printable showroom door sign templates (closed, limited hours, sales event)
  • Staffing matrix for sales, service, F&I, and delivery departments
  • OEM compliance checklist covering photo documentation and signage uploads
  • Website and Google Business Profile holiday hours updater
  • Email + SMS copy blocks for customers scheduled for deliveries

How to Plan Dealership Holiday Closures 2025

Create compliant holiday schedules in 5 steps.

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Step 1: Check Car Dealership Closed Holidays

Select your state to view car dealership closed holidays 2025 including legally mandated closures (New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas). Review state dealer association requirements and OEM compliance rules.

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Step 2: Plan Auto Dealer Business Hours

Set auto dealer business hours for limited-hour holidays. Use our template to plan showroom, service bay, and parts department hours separately. Coordinate with mall landlords and OEM requirements.

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Step 3: Use Retail Holiday Hours Planning Tool

Generate retail holiday hours planning schedule for your store or dealership. Export closure calendar, limited hours schedule, and promotional event dates. Share with HR, marketing, and facilities teams.

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Step 4: Create Store Holiday Closure Schedule

Build comprehensive store holiday closure schedule including signage templates, customer notifications, and staffing plans. Download printable door signs and website hour updates.

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Step 5: Generate Dealership Compliance Calendar

Export dealership compliance calendar with OEM audit requirements, photo documentation checklist, and signage upload deadlines. Subscribe to alerts for new OEM bulletins and state regulation updates.

Retail Operations Success Stories

How dealerships and retailers use our holiday planning tool.

Case 1: Texas Auto Group Passes All Audits

Zero OEM violations

Texas auto group with 14 rooftops used our dealer holiday schedule template to centralize closure planning. Attached signage photos, coordinated service bay hours, and passed every OEM audit in 2024 with zero compliance penalties.

Case 2: Midwest Big-Box Retailer Reduces Complaints

40% fewer complaints

Midwest big-box retailer coordinated holiday store hours retail schedule with 8 mall landlords. Used our tool to plan reduced Thanksgiving hours, update Google Business Profile automatically, and reduce customer complaint calls by 40%.

Case 3: Regional Grocery Chain Saves Labor Costs

12% labor savings

Regional grocery chain with 45 locations used our OEM holiday closure rules planner to forecast staffing for limited-hour holidays. Cut overtime costs by 12% while maintaining customer satisfaction scores.

Case 4: California Dealership Optimizes Service Hours

$50K additional revenue

California Toyota dealership used our dealership operations holiday tool to keep service bays open during showroom closures. Generated $50K additional revenue during holiday season while staying OEM-compliant.

Case 5: National Retail Chain Automates Updates

500 stores synchronized

National retail chain automated store closed on holidays signage across 500 locations. Used our bulk export feature to generate printable door signs, website updates, and Google Business Profile hours in one click.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for dealership operations and retail managers.

Legally mandated car dealership closed holidays 2025 in most U.S. states: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day (May 26), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (September 1), Thanksgiving (November 27), Christmas (December 25). Some states also require closure on Easter Sunday or prohibit Sunday sales. Check your state dealer association for specific requirements.