Lyndon Baines Johnson Day

📣 Traveler notes

The United States is a highly diverse destination, featuring options ranging from urban centers (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago) and natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska) to coastal regions (e.g., Florida, Hawaii) and the American Southwest.

• Federal government offices, post offices, and banks close on federal holidays, though private businesses may remain open.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observance is typically shifted to the nearest weekday.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a recognized federal holiday.
• The Fourth of July often includes fireworks displays in major cities.
• The period between Thanksgiving and January 1 can involve heavy crowds in airports, roads, and retail areas.
• General dining manners are often European-influenced, advising against eating noises or loud conversations. When visiting private homes, it is courteous to offer to contribute a dish or gift (such as wine or flowers).