Authorization for absence from the public service for the death of a child or relative
Verified 31 March 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
When a child or a relative dies, you can benefit from a special leave of absence. The duration of the authorization varies according to the relationship with the deceased and your employer administration. We present you the information to know according to your public service of belonging (State - FPE, territorial - FPT, hospital - FPH).
Special absence permissions are granted whether you are civil servant or contractor.
They are no effect on your annual leave entitlements. They do not reduce your number of vacation days.
EPF
You can benefit from a special authorization of absence of 3 working days on the death of your spouse, mother or mother, if the operation of the service allows it.
You can benefit from a special authorization of absence of 2 working days upon the death of your partner of Civil partnerships: titleContent.
Depending on the jurisdiction, special leave of absence may also be granted upon death other members of your family (sister, brother, etc.), if the functioning of the service allows it. Ask your Human Resources department.
You have a special leave of absence when a child dies.
The duration of the special leave of absence shall be as follows:
Situation of the child | Duration of the special leave of absence | |
|---|---|---|
Elderly child 25 years of age or older of which you are the parent | 12 working days | |
Child aged of under 25 of which you are the parent | 14 working days | + 8 additional days that can be taken in one or more times within 1 year from death |
Child of which you are the parent and himself a parent | ||
Children under 25 years of age for which you had the effective and permanent charge | ||
Special leave of absence can't be denied by your employer administration.
FPT
If a deliberation so provides, you may be granted special leave of absence upon the death of a relative, if the operation of the service allows it.
Check with your human resources department to find out what rules apply in your employer community.
You have a special leave of absence when a child dies.
The duration of the special leave of absence shall be as follows:
Situation of the child | Duration of the special leave of absence | |
|---|---|---|
Elderly child 25 years of age or older of which you are the parent | 12 working days | |
Child aged of under 25 of which you are the parent | 14 working days | + 8 additional days that can be taken in one or more times within 1 year from death |
Child of which you are the parent and himself a parent | ||
Children under 25 years of age for which you had the effective and permanent charge | ||
Special leave of absence can't be denied by your employer administration.
FPH
You can benefit from a special authorization of absence of 3 working days upon the death of one of your next of kin, if the operation of the service allows it :
- Spouse or partner of Civil partnerships: titleContent
- Father or mother.
Depending on the institution, a special leave of absence may also be granted upon death other members of your family (sister, brother, etc.), if the functioning of the service allows it. Ask your Human Resources department.
You have a special leave of absence when a child dies.
The duration of the special leave of absence shall be as follows:
Situation of the child | Duration of the special leave of absence | |
|---|---|---|
Elderly child 25 years of age or older of which you are the parent | 12 working days | |
Child aged of under 25 of which you are the parent | 14 working days | + 8 additional days that can be taken in one or more times within 1 year from death |
Child of which you are the parent and himself a parent | ||
Children under 25 years of age for which you had the effective and permanent charge | ||
Special leave of absence can't be denied by your employer administration.
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