September 2025 Restricted Do Not Call Dates
September 2025 Restricted Calling Dates – Compliance Alert
If your team handles outbound calls or text marketing, staying compliant with holiday calling restrictions is essential. DNC has just released the 2025 September Restricted Do Not Call Dates, and understanding them now can prevent major compliance headaches later.
Key U.S. Restricted Date
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September 1, 2025 – Labor Day
Calling is restricted in Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska*, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Utah.
*In Nebraska, calls aren’t outright banned—but prerecorded messages are limited to 1 PM–9 PM, with certain exceptions.
(Source: DNC.com)
Why This Matters
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Avoid costly violations: Non-compliance with Do Not Call rules—especially on restricted dates—can lead to significant penalties at both the state and federal levels.
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Complex regulatory landscape: Federal TCPA rules may extend exemptions like Established Business Relationships (EBR), but state-specific holidays often introduce stricter restrictions.
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Call strategy planning: Knowing short windows or full blackout days helps your team optimize call schedules and maintain trust.
Planning Tips for Your Outreach Team
| Step | Action |
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| 1. Flag restricted dates: | Mark September 1, 2025, as a no-call or limited-call day in affected states. |
| 2. Audit compliance tools: | Ensure your DNC scrubbing tools account for this holiday restriction. |
| 3. Train your team: | Remind staff that even outbound texts or prerecorded messages may violate restrictions on this date. |
| 4. Document actions: | Keep compliance logs or reports that reference the DNC alert for audit purposes. |
| 5. Watch for other state changes: | For example, Texas’ enhanced telemarketing rules under SB 140 take effect September 1, 2025, covering both calls and texts. |