ESI monthly contribution due dates
ESI monthly contribution
The monthly ESI contribution funds an employee's medical and cash benefits under the Employees' State Insurance Act. Contributions are paid monthly against a challan generated on the ESIC portal, and the scheme's own reporting runs on six-month contribution periods.
- How often
- Monthly
- Who it applies to
- Entity has ESI registration recorded
Upcoming due dates
- ESI — September 2026Thu, 15 October 2026
- ESI — October 2026Sun, 15 November 2026
- ESI — November 2026Tue, 15 December 2026
- ESI — December 2026Fri, 15 January 2027
- ESI — January 2027Mon, 15 February 2027
- ESI — February 2027Mon, 15 March 2027
- ESI — March 2027Thu, 15 April 2027
- ESI — April 2027Sat, 15 May 2027
- ESI — May 2027Tue, 15 June 2027
- ESI — June 2027Thu, 15 July 2027
- ESI — July 2027Sun, 15 August 2027
- ESI — August 2027Wed, 15 September 2027
Recent deadlines
- ESI — August 2026Tue, 15 September 2026
- ESI — July 2026Sat, 15 August 2026
- ESI — June 2026Wed, 15 July 2026
- ESI — May 2026Mon, 15 June 2026
- ESI — April 2026Fri, 15 May 2026
- ESI — March 2026Wed, 15 April 2026
Dates are the standard statutory deadlines. Government extensions are announced from time to time and are not reflected here.
Who must file ESI monthly contribution
Establishments covered by the ESI Act — generally those employing 10 or more people, and 20 in some states — for every employee earning up to the wage ceiling of ₹21,000 a month, or ₹25,000 for an employee with a disability. An employee whose wages cross the ceiling mid-period stays covered until the end of that contribution period.
What the form asks for
- Employee-wise wages for the month, for every covered employee
- Employee contribution at 0.75% of wages
- Employer contribution at 3.25% of wages
- Days worked for each employee, which drive benefit eligibility
- New joiners registered and employees exiting during the month
If you miss the ESI monthly contribution deadline
Late fee
There is no fixed late fee. A delayed contribution is charged through damages under regulation 31-C, graded by the length of the delay.
Interest
12% a year on the contribution for every day of delay, in addition to the damages.
Late-fee caps, contribution rates and turnover thresholds are revised by notification from time to time. Confirm the current figure before you act on it.
How ESI monthly contribution fits with your other filings
ESI shares the 15th with PF and is usually filed in the same payroll run. ESI works on contribution periods of April to September and October to March, which is what determines when a coverage change takes effect for an employee whose wages cross the ceiling.
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Start freeESI monthly contribution — common questions
What is the due date for ESI contribution?
The 15th of the month following the wage month.
What is the ESI contribution rate?
0.75% of wages from the employee and 3.25% from the employer, for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month — ₹25,000 for an employee with a disability.
What is the penalty for late ESI payment?
Interest at 12% a year for every day of delay, plus damages under regulation 31-C graded by how long the contribution has been outstanding.