Kamehameha Day (observed)

📣 Traveler notes

The U.S. offers diverse geography, including major metropolitan areas, natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska), varied coastlines, and tropical beach destinations, featuring attractions from skyscrapers to volcanic landscapes.

• Federal offices, post offices, and banks close on federal holidays, but private businesses may remain open.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, observances shift to the nearest weekday, although surrounding days may see closures.
• The period between Thanksgiving and January 1 is the 'holiday season,' expecting crowded travel and shopping.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a federal holiday, and most non-retail businesses are typically closed.
• In restaurants, occupy a dedicated table rather than joining a seated group. Avoid loud conversation and slurping while eating, and wait until most diners are served before eating. When staying at a private home, bringing a small gift for the host (excluding food) is customary. For take-out, request a container for leftovers.