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 Jun 2026in 3 days | ESI contributionMay 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Jul 2026in 33 days | ESI contributionJune 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Aug 2026in 64 days | ESI contributionJuly 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Sep 2026in 95 days | ESI contributionAugust 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Oct 2026in 125 days | ESI contributionSeptember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Nov 2026in 156 days | ESI contributionOctober 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Dec 2026in 186 days | ESI contributionNovember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Jan 2027in 217 days | ESI contributionDecember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Feb 2027in 248 days | ESI contributionJanuary 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Mar 2027in 276 days | ESI contributionFebruary 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Apr 2027in 307 days | ESI contributionMarch 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 May 2027in 337 days | ESI contributionApril 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Jun 2027in 368 days | ESI contributionMay 2027 | Payroll |