ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Local residents hoping to obtain their driver's license or permit will have to wait an extra day this week.

In a Facebook post made Wednesday afternoon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol announced that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Thursday, May 8, in observance of Truman Day, a state holiday.

Normal operations will resume on Friday, May 9.

In St. Joseph, residents can obtain a driver's license at the downtown St. Joseph State Office Building located at 525 Jules St.