Originally Posted by Mwenenzi

... Much of Australia is on holiday in January. Schools finish the acedamic year late December. Many people take 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks annual leave [some people have more!]. Are also public holidays 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 01 Jan and 26 Jan (Australia day). Schools start the new acedamic year Wed 27 January. Progressively people will will start back at work, often on Mondays (4, 11, 18, 25). While not a public holiday many will not be working Monday 25 Jan. After Australia day 26 Jan all back to normal [Wed 27 Jan] ...