Day After Christmas (observed)

📣 Traveler notes

The U.S. offers diverse destinations, including major urban centers (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago), natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska), canyons, coastlines, and beaches (e.g., Florida, Hawaii, Southern California).

• Most non-retail businesses, post offices, and banks close on federal holidays. Private businesses may operate independently.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observance often moves to the nearest weekday, though local store closures may occur on the actual date.
• The holiday season (Thanksgiving to January 1) can cause significant crowds in airports, roads, and public venues; plan for extra travel time.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a federal holiday, leading to closures of most non-retail businesses.
• Dining etiquette is generally European-influenced: wait until everyone is served, and avoid loud noises or slurping. When visiting a private home, bring a small hostess gift; leaving food leftovers is acceptable if you ask the server for 'to go' packaging.