Victory Day

📣 Traveler notes

The United States is geographically diverse, featuring everything from urban centers (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago) and natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska) to coastlines (e.g., Florida, Hawaii) and canyonlands in the Southwest.

• Federal offices, post offices, and banks close on federal holidays, but private businesses may or may not observe them.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, observance shifts to the nearest weekday, though festivities and store closures often happen on the annual date.
• The period between Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) and January 1 is the 'holiday season,' when airports, roads, and shopping areas are typically very crowded.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a federal holiday, leading to the closure of most non-retail businesses.
• Dining etiquette often reflects European customs. General points include: avoid joining occupied tables if possible; avoid slurping or loud conversations; wait for all diners to be served before eating, though early eating is acceptable for hot food; keep napkins across your lap in nice restaurants; and using a knife and fork is generally safe if unsure.