On Dec. 22, 2025, the U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Belarus, keeping it a Level 4, the highest level, warning travelers not to go to the country due to unrest and security risks. According to the updated summary, there are four main reasons Americans should exercise increased caution, according to the department:

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See the US State Department travel advisories for popular Caribbean travel destinations and locations the US advises against visiting.

The United States observes a variety of holidays throughout the year, including federal, state, and public holidays.