Compliance Calendar Alert: Key Due Dates for Feb–Apr 2026

Timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, and income tax provisions is critical to avoid penalties and interest. Below is a month-wise compliance calendar covering all major statutory due dates for February, March, and April 2026.

February 2026 – Compliance Due Dates

  • 7 February – TDS/TCS payment due for January 2026
  • 10 February – GSTR-7 and GSTR-8 due for January 2026
  • 11 February – GSTR-1 (Monthly)
  • 13 February – IFF (QRMP – February 2026) and GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 for January 2026
  • 15 February – TDS Certificate (Q3 FY 2025–26) and PF & ESIC payment for January 2026
  • 20 February – GSTR-3B and GSTR-5A for January 2026
  • 25 February – GST PMT-06 (QRMP) for January 2026

March 2026 – Compliance Due Dates

  • 7 March – TDS/TCS payment due for February 2026
  • 10 March – GSTR-7 and GSTR-8 due for February 2026
  • 11 March – GSTR-1 (Monthly)
  • 13 March – IFF (QRMP – February 2026) and GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 for February 2026
  • 15 March – Advance Tax (4th instalment for AY 2026–27) and PF & ESIC payment for February 2026
  • 20 March – GSTR-3B and GSTR-5A for February 2026
  • 25 March – GST PMT-06 (QRMP) for February 2026
  • 30 March – TDS payment for March 2026

April 2026 – Compliance Due Dates

  • 7 April – TCS payment due for March 2026
  • 10 April – GSTR-7 and GSTR-8 for April 2026
  • 11 April – GSTR-1 (Monthly)
  • 13 April – GSTR-1 (Q4 FY 2025–26 QRMP), IFF (QRMP – April 2026), and GSTR-5 / GSTR-6 for March 2026
  • 15 April – PF & ESIC payment for March 2026
  • 18 April – CMP-08 for Q4 FY 2025–26
  • 20 April – GSTR-3B and GSTR-5A for March 2026
  • 22 April – GSTR-3B (Q4 FY 2025–26 QRMP – Group A)
  • 24 April – GSTR-3B (Q4 FY 2025–26 QRMP – Group B)
  • 30 April – TCS Certificate for Q4 FY 2025–26
Staying ahead of compliance deadlines helps avoid late fees, interest, and departmental notices. Businesses should set internal reminders at least a few days before each due date.