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Partner's extra birth leave (aanvullend geboorteverlof)

After that first week, a partner can take up to five more weeks in the first six months after the birth, in one block or spread out. There is no salary during it: UWV pays up to 70% of the daily wage, claimed through the employer. Checked against uwv.nl on 20 September 2026.

Who it applies to
Yes
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Paperbump schedules this within 6 months of the birth
Official source
uwv.nl
Last checked
20 September 2026

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Ask at least four weeks before you want the leave to start.

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