Happy New Year 2015

NEW DELHI: Incorrigible vacationers, rejoice. This could be the year of 'chhota breaks' for you as 2015 has a string of three and four-day weekends spread through the year. In fact, a little bit of planning and strategic leaving-taking could yield as many as 30 off days in 2015, besides the regular weekends.

Consider the possibilities. Republic Day falls on a Monday, Gandhi Jayanti on a Friday, Diwali on Thursday and Holi again on a Friday. "We are already eyeing the long weekend around January 26 for a trip to Shimla. I have taken leave in advance," said Abhinav Verma, an MNC executive.