I personally take 2 unpaid per year and allow the clients to take 1 week unpaid. I close for a few days around christmas but not a full week, unless it makes sense based on the way Christmas and New Years falls.

But, I do know that there are caregivers in my area that do exactly what you do. So, I guess it depends on the client. I do less because it gives me the edge and most clients go with me first based on that.