What is bereaved partner's paternity leave (BPPL)?

Summary

• Bereaved partner's paternity leave (BPPL) is a form of extended paternity leave in England, Wales and Scotland.
• It is available to eligible employees in situations where a child's primary carer dies on or after 6 April 2026, during the first year after the child's birth or adoption.
• How much leave an employee can take is dependent on when the primary carer dies. The maximum possible entitlement is 52 weeks (e.g. if a mother dies during childbirth).
• It is a day-1 employment right, meaning eligible employees are entitled to it from the day they start working for you.
• There is no right to be paid while taking BPPL.