PF & ESIC Due Date: Ensure Timely Compliance by 15 July 2026

Employers who have deducted Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) contributions from employees' salaries for June 2026 and are liable to deposit Employees' State Insurance (ESIC) contributions for the same month should ensure that the payments are made on or before 15 July 2026. Timely payment is essential to avoid interest, penalties, and compliance issues.

EPF Contribution Due Date

As per Paragraph 38 of the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, employers are required to deposit both the employer's and employee's EPF contributions within 15 days from the close of every month. Accordingly, the contribution relating to June 2026 should be deposited by 15 July 2026. (EPFO India)

Employers should ensure that:

• Employee and employer contributions are correctly calculated.

• Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) is filed accurately.

• Payment is completed through the EPFO portal before the due date.

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• Payroll records and UAN details are verified before filing.

ESIC Contribution Due Date

Under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 and the applicable regulations, employers are required to deposit ESIC contributions every month. The contribution for June 2026 is also due on 15 July 2026. (ESIC)

Before making the payment, employers should:

• Verify employee coverage and wage details.

• Ensure contribution calculations are accurate.

• Complete online payment through the ESIC portal within the prescribed due date.

• Reconcile payroll and contribution records.

Consequences of Delay

Failure to deposit EPF or ESIC contributions within the prescribed time may result in:

• Interest on delayed payment as prescribed under the respective Acts.

• Damages or penalties for default.

• Recovery proceedings by the authorities.

• Increased compliance risk during labour law inspections and statutory audits. (ESIC)

Compliance Checklist

• Deposit EPF contribution for June 2026 by 15 July 2026.

• Deposit ESIC contribution for June 2026 by 15 July 2026.

• Verify payroll, employee details, and contribution calculations.

• Preserve challans and payment acknowledgements for future reference.

Conclusion

Timely deposit of EPF and ESIC contributions is an important monthly compliance responsibility for every employer. Meeting the 15 July 2026 deadline helps businesses avoid interest, penalties, and unnecessary litigation while ensuring uninterrupted social security benefits for employees.

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