GST due dates in October 2026
A quarter-end month: QRMP filers file for July to September, composition dealers pay through CMP-08, larger manufacturers file ITC-04 on the 25th, and the QRMP choice for October to December closes on the 31st.
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October 2026
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10October 2026Saturday
GSTR-7September 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-8September 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 October 2026
| Date | What | For the period | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 OctSaturday | GSTR-7Return for TDS deducted under GST | September 2026 | Government departments, local authorities, PSUs and other notified deductors. Not ordinary businesses. |
| GSTR-8Return for e-commerce operators | September 2026 | E-commerce operators such as online marketplaces. Sellers on those marketplaces don't file it. | |
| 11 OctSunday | GSTR-1Sales return | September 2026 | Monthly filers |
| 13 OctTuesday | GSTR-1Sales return | Jul–Sep 2026 | Quarterly (QRMP) filers |
| GSTR-5Return for non-resident taxable persons | September 2026 | Non-resident taxable persons holding a temporary GST registration. | |
| GSTR-6Return for input service distributors | September 2026 | Businesses registered as an Input Service Distributor, which companies sharing common services across GSTINs have had to be since April 2025. | |
| 14 OctWednesday | GSTR-2BYour input tax credit statement is ready | September 2026 | Monthly filers, and the quarter's statement for QRMP filers |
| 18 OctSunday | CMP-08Quarterly tax payment for composition dealers | Jul–Sep 2026 | Businesses registered under the composition scheme. |
| 20 OctTuesday | GSTR-3BSummary return and tax payment | September 2026 | Monthly filers |
| GSTR-5AReturn for overseas online service providers | September 2026 | Overseas online service (OIDAR) and online money gaming suppliers registered in India. Not Indian businesses. | |
| 22 OctThursday | GSTR-3BSummary return and tax payment | Jul–Sep 2026 | QRMP filers in Group 1 states |
| 24 OctSaturday | GSTR-3BSummary return and tax payment | Jul–Sep 2026 | QRMP filers in Group 2 states, including Rajasthan |
| 25 OctSunday | ITC-04Job work statement | Apr–Sep 2026 | Turnover above ₹5 crore |
| 31 OctSaturday | QRMP choiceLast day to switch monthly or quarterly filing | Oct–Dec 2026 | Regular taxpayers with turnover up to ₹5 crore who want to change how often they file. If your current setting suits you, there is nothing to do. |
Frequently asked questions
What are the GST due dates in October 2026?
10 Oct: GSTR-7 and GSTR-8; 11 Oct: GSTR-1; 13 Oct: GSTR-1, GSTR-5 and GSTR-6; 18 Oct: CMP-08; 20 Oct: GSTR-3B and GSTR-5A; 22 Oct: GSTR-3B; 24 Oct: GSTR-3B; 25 Oct: ITC-04; 31 Oct: QRMP choice.
Which periods do the GST returns due in October 2026 cover?
Returns and payments due in October 2026 cover September 2026, Jul–Sep 2026 and Apr–Sep 2026.
What is the last GST due date in October 2026?
QRMP choice for Oct–Dec 2026, on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Regular taxpayers with turnover up to ₹5 crore who want to change how often they file. If your current setting suits you, there is nothing to do.
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