I state in my manual that I can take up to 10 weeks off unpaid. I'm not open, you don't pay (unless a Stat). No family is going to tell me how I run my business. They don't like it, then tough shit!

I take 2 weeks off at Christmas, a week off during March Break, and the rest throughout the summer. That being said, it's in my manual and contracts that they signed. And for any additional days off, I let them know at least 2-4 weeks in advance (unless it's an emergency).