Washington-Lincoln Day

📣 Traveler notes

The United States features diverse geography, including major urban centers (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago), natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska), and varied landscapes like Southwest canyonlands, Florida beaches, and Hawaii.

• On federal holidays, most government offices, post offices, and banks are closed, though private business hours vary.
• If the holiday falls on a weekend, the observance is typically shifted to the nearest weekday.
• The period between Thanksgiving and January 1 is a busy 'holiday season,' which increases crowding at airports, roads, and retail locations.
• Many major facilities and stores often remain open and crowded around specific annual holiday dates, even if they fall on a weekend.
• In restaurants, maintain quiet behavior and request 'to go' containers for leftovers. When visiting a private home, a small gift (such as wine or flowers) is appreciated, but only contribute food if the host specifically asks.