EPF contribution + ECR — due dates 2026
Deposit PF contributions and file ECR for the previous month.
Who must file
Employers with ≥ 20 employees (EPFO-registered)
Penalty if missed
Interest 12% p.a. u/s 7Q + damages 5–25% p.a. u/s 14B.
Upcoming due dates
| Due date | Filing | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2026in 4 days | EPF contribution + ECRJuly 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Sep 2026in 35 days | EPF contribution + ECRAugust 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Oct 2026in 65 days | EPF contribution + ECRSeptember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Nov 2026in 96 days | EPF contribution + ECROctober 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Dec 2026in 126 days | EPF contribution + ECRNovember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Jan 2027in 157 days | EPF contribution + ECRDecember 2026 | Payroll |
| 15 Feb 2027in 188 days | EPF contribution + ECRJanuary 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Mar 2027in 216 days | EPF contribution + ECRFebruary 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Apr 2027in 247 days | EPF contribution + ECRMarch 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 May 2027in 277 days | EPF contribution + ECRApril 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Jun 2027in 308 days | EPF contribution + ECRMay 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Jul 2027in 338 days | EPF contribution + ECRJune 2027 | Payroll |
| 15 Aug 2027in 369 days | EPF contribution + ECRJuly 2027 | Payroll |