Mission Statement
The mission of the North Dakota Racing Commission is to ensure pari-mutuel wagering and live horse racing are viable and productive within North Dakota.
Holiday Office Closings in 2026
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| President's Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Veteran's Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Christmas Day eve (by state law, the office closes at noon) | Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
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Us Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruling
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesCommissioner Appointments in 2026
Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesThere will be Commissioner positions available beginning July 1, 2026 due to current terms ending.
If interested, please apply at the following: https://apps.nd.gov/gov/boards
Racing Commission Meeting - January 29, 2026
Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 01:41 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesRacing Commission Meeting - November 20, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 01:20 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesMeeting Minutes - October 17, 2025
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 03:15 pm
Categories: Commission Minutes
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