Juneteenth National Independence Day

📣 Traveler notes

The United States is geographically diverse, featuring destinations from major city centers (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago) and natural sites (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska) to coastal regions (e.g., Florida, Hawaii, Pacific Northwest).

• Federal government offices, post offices, and banks are typically closed on federal holidays.
• Private businesses may vary in whether they observe federal holidays.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, observance may shift to the nearest weekday, though festivities often happen on the annual date.
• The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's is the busy 'holiday season'; travelers should allow extra time for crowded travel and shopping.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a federal holiday, and most non-retail businesses are closed.
• Dining etiquette often follows European traditions; wait until all diners at the table have been served. When invited to a private home, bringing a small gift is customary, and guests should confirm if they need to contribute a specific dish or beverage.