ESI contribution — due dates 2026
Deposit ESI contributions for the previous month.
Who must file
Employers with ≥ 10 employees earning ≤ ₹21,000/month
Penalty if missed
12% p.a. interest + damages up to 25% p.a.
Upcoming due dates
| Due date | Filing | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2026in 4 days | ESI contributionJuly 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Sep 2026in 35 days | ESI contributionAugust 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Oct 2026in 65 days | ESI contributionSeptember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Nov 2026in 96 days | ESI contributionOctober 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Dec 2026in 126 days | ESI contributionNovember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Jan 2027in 157 days | ESI contributionDecember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Feb 2027in 188 days | ESI contributionJanuary 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Mar 2027in 216 days | ESI contributionFebruary 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Apr 2027in 247 days | ESI contributionMarch 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 May 2027in 277 days | ESI contributionApril 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Jun 2027in 308 days | ESI contributionMay 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Jul 2027in 338 days | ESI contributionJune 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Aug 2027in 369 days | ESI contributionJuly 2027 | Payroll |