Arbor Day

📣 Traveler notes

The United States is geographically diverse, encompassing natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska, canyonlands), major urban areas (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago), and varied coastal regions (e.g., Pacific Northwest, Florida, Hawaii).

• Federal holidays typically cause most non-retail businesses, post offices, and banks to close.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observance often shifts to the nearest weekday, though closures may occur on the actual date.
• The holiday season between Thanksgiving and January 1 is characterized by increased crowds in airports, roads, and stores.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a standard federal holiday, leading to the closure of most non-retail businesses.
• Dining etiquette is generally European-influenced. When dining formally, wait for all guests to be served before eating, and use cloth napkins across the lap. Sharing a table is typically avoided, except in informal settings. For meal invitations, do not expect your accompanying gift or contribution (e.g., wine or flowers) to be served with the main meal.