JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP and Post) — Missouri state workers in Jefferson City are getting an extra holiday this year, Aug. 21, the day of the solar eclipse.

State officials said Friday that with up to 50,000 visitors expected in Jefferson City to see the eclipse, state workers in non-essential jobs in the capital city will get the day off.

State workers elsewhere must report to work.

Ryan Burns, Director of Communications for Missouri said in Buchanan County, individual department directors will use their own discretion as to whether to grant administrative leave for their non-essential employees.

City officials in St. Joseph are also preparing for thousands of visitors that day.  Numerous businesses in Buchanan County as well as the Buchanan County Courthouse have already announced plans to close. For more information on business closings or to report a closing CLICK HERE.