Bereaved partner’s paternity leave is a type of paternity leave.
The right to take bereaved partner’s paternity leave of up to 52 weeks is introduced from 6 April 2026.
This type of leave is available in certain circumstances to the partner of a child’s primary carer when that primary carer dies after 5 April 2026 and within one year of a child’s birth or adoption.
Contributions are paid on any pay received. The pension builds up as though they are working normally, regardless if paid or unpaid.