Leave for family events
Birth, wedding, death, moving house: how many days?
What the law says
- Birth: 10 days for the father or second parent; taking in a child under 16 for adoption: 10 days (Art. L. 233-16).
- Your wedding: 3 days; registering a partnership: 1 day; your child’s wedding: 1 day for each parent (Art. L. 233-16).
- Death of your spouse or partner, or a first-degree relative: 3 days; a second-degree relative: 1 day (Art. L. 233-16).
- Moving house: 2 days per three years with the same employer, unless you move for work (Art. L. 233-16).
Watch out for
- These days come on top of annual leave; tell your employer as early as you can.
Who can help
Official source : Code du travail (version du 26.7.2026) · Checked on 21.10.2026