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GST due dates in August 2026

A plain month with only the regular cycle. QRMP filers pay July's tax by challan on the 25th.

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10August 2026Monday

GSTR-7July 2026Return for TDS deducted under GST

A monthly return of the 2% GST TDS that government bodies and notified buyers deduct from payments to suppliers on contracts above ₹2.5 lakh.

Who it applies to
Government departments, local authorities, PSUs and other notified deductors. Not ordinary businesses.
If you miss it
A late fee of ₹50 a day, capped at ₹2,000, plus interest at 18% a year on TDS deposited late. Suppliers can't use the credit until it is filed.
GSTR-8July 2026Return for e-commerce operators

A monthly statement of the sales made through an online marketplace and the tax collected at source (TCS) on them.

Who it applies to
E-commerce operators such as online marketplaces. Sellers on those marketplaces don't file it.
If you miss it
A daily late fee until it is filed, plus interest at 18% a year on TCS deposited late. Sellers can't see the TCS credit until then.

Every GST date in August 2026

DateWhatFor the periodWho it applies to
10 AugMondayGSTR-7Return for TDS deducted under GSTJuly 2026Government departments, local authorities, PSUs and other notified deductors. Not ordinary businesses.
GSTR-8Return for e-commerce operatorsJuly 2026E-commerce operators such as online marketplaces. Sellers on those marketplaces don't file it.
11 AugTuesdayGSTR-1Sales returnJuly 2026Monthly filers
13 AugThursdayIFFOptional invoice upload for QRMP filersJuly 2026QRMP filers who sell to other GST-registered businesses. It is optional, and limited to ₹50 lakh of invoices a month.
GSTR-5Return for non-resident taxable personsJuly 2026Non-resident taxable persons holding a temporary GST registration.
GSTR-6Return for input service distributorsJuly 2026Businesses registered as an Input Service Distributor, which companies sharing common services across GSTINs have had to be since April 2025.
14 AugFridayGSTR-2BYour input tax credit statement is readyJuly 2026Monthly filers
20 AugThursdayGSTR-3BSummary return and tax paymentJuly 2026Monthly filers
GSTR-5AReturn for overseas online service providersJuly 2026Overseas online service (OIDAR) and online money gaming suppliers registered in India. Not Indian businesses.
25 AugTuesdayPMT-06Monthly tax payment for QRMP filersJuly 2026Businesses in the QRMP scheme. There is nothing to pay if your credit or cash ledger already covers the month's tax, or there is no liability.

Frequently asked questions

What are the GST due dates in August 2026?

10 Aug: GSTR-7 and GSTR-8; 11 Aug: GSTR-1; 13 Aug: IFF, GSTR-5 and GSTR-6; 20 Aug: GSTR-3B and GSTR-5A; 25 Aug: PMT-06.

Which periods do the GST returns due in August 2026 cover?

Returns and payments due in August 2026 cover July 2026.

What is the last GST due date in August 2026?

PMT-06 for July 2026, on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Businesses in the QRMP scheme. There is nothing to pay if your credit or cash ledger already covers the month's tax, or there is no liability.

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