The Economic Times

Get Friday off if public holiday falls Saturday: Indian man says Australia has cracked the holiday code, gets day off to watch horse race

An Indian man who has lived in Australia for 10 years has shared a humorous comparison of public holidays in Australia and India. Aditya Khaneja pointed to holidays linked to sporting events, horse racing and fairs in Australia, contrasting them with Indias religious and national occasions. His take on weekend holiday rules also drew attention online.