I'm talking off Dec 31st to Jan 10th (I booked vacation when I worked my old job, where New Years wasn't a big staffing time and I had enough seniority to get some bennies, anyway), and when I was hired, HR said they'd give me New Years Eve and New Years Day off if I promised Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and the day after Christmas would all have totally open availability. Which is fair enough, I guess. I asked for the 30th a week ago so I could pack, and they let me.Yeah.. I have always taken time off in January and its never been an issue as long as you are around for New Years if you are front end or a salesfloor.