Jurisdiction Difference (GB vs Northern Ireland)
From 6 April 2026, Northern Ireland introduced day-one SPBP entitlement and qualifying miscarriage coverage before 24 weeks. Great Britain requires 26 weeks continuous service and earnings of £129/wk for SPBP.
Bereavement Pay Estimator
Estimates 2026/27 Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP)
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GB 2026/27 SPBP threshold: £129/wk.Statutory Bereavement Pay Forecast
| Weekly SPBP Rate (Cap £194.32) | £194.32 / wk |
| Total Estimated SPBP (2 Weeks) | £388.64 |
2026/27 GB vs Northern Ireland Rules
| Rule Parameter | Great Britain (GB) | Northern Ireland (NI) |
|---|---|---|
| Leave Entitlement | Up to 2 Weeks (Day-1 Right) | Up to 2 Weeks (Day-1 Right) |
| SPBP Weekly Rate | Lower of £194.32 or 90% AWE | Lower of £194.32 or 90% AWE |
| SPBP Continuous Service | 26 Weeks Service Required | Day-1 SPBP Right (From 6 April 2026) |
| SPBP Earnings Threshold | £129 / week | No Minimum Earnings Test (From 6 April 2026) |
| Miscarriage before 24 Wks | Not covered by statutory SPBP | Covered from 6 April 2026 |
Notice & 56-Week Timeframe
0–8 Weeks After Event
Notice needs to be given before you would normally start work on the first day of leave.
9–56 Weeks After Event
At least one week's notice is required before taking the leave week.
Frequently Asked Questions (6 Detailed FAQs)
The 2026/27 Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay rate is £194.32 per week or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower. Eligible employees can receive 1 or 2 complete weeks of statutory pay.
You can take up to 2 weeks for each qualifying child or bereavement. Leave can be taken as 2 weeks together, as 2 separate one-week blocks, or as only one week. It must finish within 56 weeks of the relevant event.
For England, Scotland, and Wales, eligible employees need 26 weeks of continuous employment up to the end of the relevant week and average weekly earnings of at least £129.
From 6 April 2026, Northern Ireland introduced day-one entitlement to Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and removed the length-of-service and earnings thresholds.
In Great Britain, statutory coverage includes child death under 18 or stillbirth after 24 weeks pregnancy. From 6 April 2026, Northern Ireland also introduced rights for miscarriages before 24 weeks.
For leave taken 0–8 weeks after the event, notice is required before you start work on the first day of leave. For leave taken 9–56 weeks after, at least 1 week notice is required.
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2026/27 SPBP Key Rates
Weekly Maximum£194.32 / wk
Earnings Rate Cap90% of AWE
Leave Window56 Weeks
GB Earnings Threshold£129 / wk