Compliance & Due Dates

PF & ESI Due Dates

Monthly PF and ESI deposit deadlines (15th), ECR filing, half-yearly ESI returns, and annual PF return. Interest calculation for late deposits.

Employer PF contribution: ₹12,000/month (12%)

Employer ESI contribution: ₹1,625/month (3.25%)

Interest Accrued (Estimated)

PF Interest (12%/yr)

₹9,270

ESI Interest (12%/yr)

₹1,255

12 overdue month(s) — mark as Paid to exclude from calculation

Monthly PF & ESI Deposit Calendar (FY 2025-26)

Salary MonthPF Due (15th)ESI Due (15th)DaysStatus
Apr 202515 May 202515 May 2025Overdue
May 202515 Jun 202515 Jun 2025Overdue
Jun 202515 Jul 202515 Jul 2025Overdue
Jul 202515 Aug 202515 Aug 2025Overdue
Aug 202515 Sept 202515 Sept 2025Overdue
Sep 202515 Oct 202515 Oct 2025Overdue
Oct 202515 Nov 202515 Nov 2025Overdue
Nov 202515 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Overdue
Dec 202515 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Overdue
Jan 202615 Feb 202615 Feb 2026Overdue
Feb 202615 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Overdue
Mar 202615 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Overdue

Half-Yearly & Annual Filings

ESI Return — H1 (Apr–Sep 2025)

Form 6

11 Nov 2025Overdue

ESI Return — H2 (Oct–Mar 2026)

Form 6

11 May 2026Overdue

PF Annual Return

Form 3A & 6A for FY 2025-26

30 Apr 2026Overdue

PF: Employer 12% + Employee 12% of basic wages (max ₹15,000 basic for statutory). ESI: Employer 3.25% + Employee 0.75%; applicable for wages ≤ ₹21,000/month. ECR (electronic challan cum return) due same day as deposit. Interest: 12%/year simple for late PF deposit.

For general guidance only. Consult your CA for advice specific to your situation.