I ask because my (childless) boss informed me last week that she is taking 2 days off during half term week (one either side of public holiday). I said that I wanted leave this week as it is half term (but only Tues - Fri). She has said I can have one day (Monday!) but not Tuesday as there is a meeting that day that I will have to do (we are supposed to cover for each other's leave).
This is not the first time it has happened. She has also booked leave for the first 2 weeks in September, and I had already asked if I could have the first week off to settle DDs into new school year. The answer is no, she is going away. No consultation on dates. She has also said she wants most of August off!
I get (for some strange reason) 8 weeks leave a year. Last year I only managed to take 4 weeks, so I have carried 4 forward. I have booked 2 weeks in July (before she got her claws on that as well), but don't see me getting to take any more leave over the summer - which is the best time to take it - work is quieter, and DDs are off school.
The Head Honcho doesn't want to get involved - says we should be able to sort it out between us.