Statutory Compliance Calendar 2026

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7th

TDS Deposit

15th

PF & ESI

TDS Returns/yr

15 Jun

Form 16

Every Month

Recurring Monthly Due Dates

These obligations repeat every month. Miss them and interest plus damages start accruing from day one.

Due Date	Obligation	What to Do
7th	TDS Payment	Deposit TDS deducted in the previous month (Challan ITNS-281).
15th	EPF (PF) ECR	File the ECR and deposit PF contribution for the previous month.
15th	ESI Contribution	Deposit ESI contribution for the previous month.

Professional Tax: not applicable in Delhi NCR

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh (Noida) and Haryana (Gurugram, Faridabad) do not levy Professional Tax. If you also employ staff in Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal or other PT states, add their monthly PT due dates separately. Minimum wages in Delhi are revised on 1 April and 1 October; see our Delhi Minimum Wages page.

Year 2026

Key Annual & Quarterly Deadlines

Fixed-date filings across the year. Add these to your HR calendar today.

Deadline	Obligation	Details
15 Jan 2026	POSH Annual Report	File the annual report with the District Officer (for the previous calendar year).
31 Jan 2026	TDS Return Q3	File Form 24Q for Oct to Dec.
30 Apr 2026	TDS Payment (March)	Deposit TDS deducted in March.
11 May 2026	ESI Half-Yearly Return	Return for the Oct to Mar contribution period.
31 May 2026	TDS Return Q4	File Form 24Q for Jan to Mar.
15 Jun 2026	Form 16 Issue	Issue Form 16 to all employees for the closed financial year.
31 Jul 2026	TDS Return Q1	File Form 24Q for Apr to Jun.
31 Oct 2026	TDS Return Q2	File Form 24Q for Jul to Sep.
11 Nov 2026	ESI Half-Yearly Return	Return for the Apr to Sep contribution period.
30 Nov 2026	Statutory Bonus Payment	Pay bonus within 8 months of the financial year close (Payment of Bonus Act).

Why deadlines matter

Late PF deposit attracts interest at 12% per year plus damages up to 25% per year. Late ESI and TDS carry interest and penalties, and delayed TDS returns attract a fee of Rs 200 per day. Treat every date above as non-negotiable.

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When is PF payment due each month?

PF contribution (via ECR) must be deposited by the 15th of the following month. Late payment attracts interest and damages, so most Delhi NCR employers process it alongside salary.

What is the ESI contribution due date?

ESI contribution is due by the 15th of the next month. ESI half-yearly returns are filed by 11 May and 11 November.

When must TDS be deposited and returns filed?

TDS is deposited by the 7th of the next month (March TDS by 30 April). Quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q) are due 31 Jan, 31 May, 31 Jul and 31 Oct. Form 16 must reach employees by 15 June.

Is Professional Tax applicable in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram?

No. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana do not levy Professional Tax. You only track PT for staff working in states that levy it, such as Maharashtra or Karnataka.

When is statutory bonus payable?

Under the Payment of Bonus Act, bonus must be paid within 8 months of the financial year close, that is by 30 November for the previous financial year.

Do these dates apply to Gurugram and Noida employees?

PF, ESI and TDS are central and apply identically across Delhi, Gurugram and Noida. State-specific items such as Labour Welfare Fund and Shops & Establishment renewals vary, so confirm those with the respective state department.

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Statutory Compliance Calendar 2026

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