# Bereavement leave Official source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays/bereavement-leave Scanned: 2026-06-07T03:31:31.402Z Use this as a current official guidance reference, not as a substitute for legal advice. ## Page Text Home Leave and holidays Bereavement leave Leave and holidays Bereavement leave Eligible employees can take paid bereavement leave if someone close to them dies, including for a miscarriage or stillbirth. Leave and holidays Public holidays Annual holidays Sick leave Bereavement leave Managing bereavement leave Taking bereavement leave Parental leave Family violence leave Jury service leave Employment Relations Education leave Time off to vote Defence force volunteers Other types of leave Managing bereavement leave Bereavement leave can be taken at any time and for any purpose relating to the bereavement. It does not have to be taken straightaway or on consecutive days. Taking bereavement leave Bereavement leave gives you time to grieve and to take care of matters if someone close to you dies.