GST Return Due Dates (2026-27)
Every GST return deadline in one place — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, QRMP, GSTR-4, GSTR-7, GSTR-9. Use the finder to get the exact date for your return and period.
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Missed a deadline? Work out the cost with the late fee and interest calculators.
Convert Invoices to ExcelGST Return Due Dates at a Glance
The standard statutory due dates for 2026-27. The portal date is final — deadlines are occasionally extended by CBIC notification, so confirm close to the date.
| Return | Who / what | Frequency | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 | Outward supplies | Monthly | 11th of next month |
| GSTR-1 (QRMP) | Outward supplies | Quarterly | 13th of month after quarter |
| IFF (optional) | QRMP first 2 months | Monthly | 13th of next month |
| GSTR-3B | Summary return & tax | Monthly | 20th of next month |
| GSTR-3B (QRMP) | Summary return & tax | Quarterly | 22nd (Cat X) / 24th (Cat Y) of month after quarter |
| PMT-06 | QRMP monthly tax payment | Monthly | 25th of next month (first 2 months) |
| CMP-08 | Composition — tax statement | Quarterly | 18th of month after quarter |
| GSTR-4 | Composition — annual return | Annual | 30th June after FY |
| GSTR-5 | Non-resident taxable person | Monthly | 13th of next month |
| GSTR-6 | Input Service Distributor | Monthly | 13th of next month |
| GSTR-7 | TDS deductors | Monthly | 10th of next month |
| GSTR-8 | TCS (e-commerce operators) | Monthly | 10th of next month |
| GSTR-9 / 9C | Annual return & reconciliation | Annual | 31st December after FY |
Note: GSTR-4 (composition annual return) is due 30 June following the financial year. CMP-08 is the quarterly composition statement (18th). Always treat the GST portal's displayed date as final.
Monthly vs QRMP — which due dates apply to you
Businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore can opt for the QRMP scheme (Quarterly Return, Monthly Payment): file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B once a quarter, but pay tax monthly via PMT-06. Everyone else (and anyone who opts to stay monthly) files GSTR-1 by the 11th and GSTR-3B by the 20th every month.
- Monthly: GSTR-1 on the 11th, GSTR-3B on the 20th, of the following month.
- QRMP: GSTR-1 by the 13th after the quarter (optional IFF on the 13th for the first two months); GSTR-3B by the 22nd or 24th after the quarter depending on your state; monthly tax via PMT-06 by the 25th.
QRMP states — 22nd or 24th?
Under QRMP, the GSTR-3B due date depends on where you're registered:
- Due 22nd (Category X): Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and the southern/western UTs (Daman & Diu / Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep).
- Due 24th (Category Y): Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, the North-Eastern states, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, and Ladakh.
Use the GST state code list if you're unsure which state a GSTIN belongs to.
What it costs to miss a due date
A late return triggers two separate charges, both running from the day after the due date:
- Late fee — a fixed per-day amount for filing the return late, capped by turnover. Work it out with the GST late fee calculator.
- Interest — 18% per annum on any tax paid late. Work it out with the GST interest calculator.
Both apply at once, so a delayed GSTR-3B with a tax liability costs the late fee and the interest.
Related Tools
- GST Late Fee Calculator — penalty for late filing, by return type and turnover
- GST Interest Calculator — 18% interest on tax paid late
- GST State Code List — find a state from a GSTIN (for QRMP category)
- GST Invoice Reader — pull invoice data into Excel before you file
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Convert to ExcelFrequently Asked Questions
What is the due date for GSTR-3B?
Monthly filers: the 20th of the following month. QRMP (quarterly) filers: the 22nd (Category X states) or 24th (Category Y states) of the month after the quarter. E.g. GSTR-3B for May 2026 (monthly) is due 20 June 2026.
What is the due date for GSTR-1?
The 11th of the following month for monthly filers. QRMP filers file GSTR-1 by the 13th of the month after the quarter, with an optional IFF by the 13th for the first two months.
What are the QRMP due dates (22nd vs 24th)?
GSTR-3B under QRMP is due the 22nd for Category X states (most southern/western states) and the 24th for Category Y states (most northern/eastern states). Monthly tax for the first two months of the quarter is paid via PMT-06 by the 25th.
What is the GST annual return (GSTR-9) due date?
GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C are due 31 December following the financial year. For FY 2025-26, that's 31 December 2026.
What happens if I miss a GST return due date?
A late fee (fixed per day, capped by turnover) plus interest at 18% per annum on tax paid late, both from the day after the due date. Use the late fee and interest calculators for the exact amounts.
Is the due date on the GST portal final?
Yes. The portal date is the final reference — CBIC occasionally extends deadlines by notification, so confirm on the portal near the date. The dates here are the standard statutory due dates for 2026-27.