Alaska Day (observed)

📣 Traveler notes

The United States is a vast country with diverse geography, offering destinations from Manhattan and Chicago's skyscrapers to the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Alaska, the canyonlands of the Southwest, and the beaches of Florida and Hawaii.

• On federal holidays, most government offices, banks, and post offices will be closed. Private businesses may or may not close.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observance is typically shifted to the nearest weekday.
• The period between Thanksgiving and January 1 is a highly busy 'holiday season,' requiring travelers to allow extra time for travel and shopping.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a recognized federal holiday, resulting in closures for many non-retail businesses.
• Dining etiquette is generally European-influenced. Avoid noisy eating or loud conversations. When invited to a private home, it is good manners to bring a small host gift (e.g., wine or flowers). When leaving a restaurant, it is customary to ask the server for a 'to go' box for leftovers.