Transfer Day

📣 Traveler notes

The United States features highly diverse geography, encompassing major urban centers (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago), national parks (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska), and various coastal and canyon landscapes (e.g., Florida, Hawaii).

• Federal holidays often cause non-retail government offices (e.g., post offices, banks) to close.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, observances may shift to the nearest weekday.
• The period between Thanksgiving and January 1 is the 'holiday season,' which can increase crowds in transportation and retail areas.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a federal holiday, resulting in the closure of most non-retail businesses.
• Private businesses retain discretion regarding the observance of federal holidays.
• Travelers should plan for extended travel times during holiday periods.
• Reservations are preferred when dining. Table manners are generally European-influenced, emphasizing controlled chewing and conversational volume. It is acceptable to request leftover food to take out. When visiting a private residence, bringing a small hostess gift is appreciated, though not mandatory for serving with the meal.