GSTR-3B due date
GSTR-3B is the return where you declare your tax and credit and pay the net tax. Monthly filers file it by the 20th of the next month. Quarterly (QRMP) filers file it by the 22nd or the 24th, depending on the state.
At a glance
- What it is
- Summary return and tax payment
- Who files
- Regular taxpayers, monthly or quarterly (QRMP)
- Monthly due date
- 20th of the next month
- Quarterly (QRMP) due date
- 22nd (Category X states) or 24th (Category Y states) of the month after the quarter
- QRMP monthly payment
- PMT-06 by the 25th, for the first two months of a quarter
- Late fee and interest
- ₹50 a day (₹20 for nil) plus 18% a year interest on tax paid late
Due dates
Due dates falling in FY 2026-27
Monthly filers
| For the period | Due date |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 20 Apr 2026 Mon |
| April 2026 | 20 May 2026 Wed |
| May 2026 | 20 Jun 2026 Sat |
| June 2026 | 20 Jul 2026 Mon |
| July 2026 | 20 Aug 2026 Thu |
| August 2026 | 20 Sep 2026 Sun |
| September 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 Tue |
| October 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 Fri |
| November 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 Sun |
| December 2026 | 20 Jan 2027 Wed |
| January 2027 | 20 Feb 2027 Sat |
| February 2027 | 20 Mar 2027 Sat |
Quarterly filers (QRMP)
| For the period | Category X states | Category Y states |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY 2025-26 (January–March 2026) | 22 Apr 2026 Wed | 24 Apr 2026 Fri |
| Q1 FY 2026-27 (April–June 2026) | 22 Jul 2026 Wed | 24 Jul 2026 Fri |
| Q2 FY 2026-27 (July–September 2026) | 22 Oct 2026 Thu | 24 Oct 2026 Sat |
| Q3 FY 2026-27 (October–December 2026) | 22 Jan 2027 Fri | 24 Jan 2027 Sun |
Category X: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep. Every other state and union territory is Category Y.
Due dates falling in FY 2027-28
Monthly filers
| For the period | Due date |
|---|---|
| March 2027 | 20 Apr 2027 Tue |
| April 2027 | 20 May 2027 Thu |
| May 2027 | 20 Jun 2027 Sun |
| June 2027 | 20 Jul 2027 Tue |
| July 2027 | 20 Aug 2027 Fri |
| August 2027 | 20 Sep 2027 Mon |
| September 2027 | 20 Oct 2027 Wed |
| October 2027 | 20 Nov 2027 Sat |
| November 2027 | 20 Dec 2027 Mon |
| December 2027 | 20 Jan 2028 Thu |
| January 2028 | 20 Feb 2028 Sun |
| February 2028 | 20 Mar 2028 Mon |
Quarterly filers (QRMP)
| For the period | Category X states | Category Y states |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY 2026-27 (January–March 2027) | 22 Apr 2027 Thu | 24 Apr 2027 Sat |
| Q1 FY 2027-28 (April–June 2027) | 22 Jul 2027 Thu | 24 Jul 2027 Sat |
| Q2 FY 2027-28 (July–September 2027) | 22 Oct 2027 Fri | 24 Oct 2027 Sun |
| Q3 FY 2027-28 (October–December 2027) | 22 Jan 2028 Sat | 24 Jan 2028 Mon |
Category X: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep. Every other state and union territory is Category Y.
These are the standard statutory dates. The government sometimes extends a date by notification, and a date that falls on a Sunday or holiday is not moved forward. Confirm on the CBIC or GST portal notifications before the deadline. This is general information, not tax advice.
What GSTR-3B is for
GSTR-3B summarises the tax you owe on your sales and the input tax credit you claim, and the net tax is paid in cash with it. The credit you claim should match what your GSTR-2B shows, because mismatches are the most common reason for GST notices.
Monthly, or quarterly with a state-based date
- Monthly filers file by the 20th of the following month.
- QRMP filers file once a quarter. The date is the 22nd for Category X states and the 24th for Category Y states, in the month after the quarter.
- In the first two months of a quarter, QRMP taxpayers still pay tax each month using Form PMT-06, by the 25th of the next month.
If you miss the date
A late fee applies for every day of delay (₹50 a day, or ₹20 for a nil return, up to a cap based on turnover), and interest at 18% a year is charged on tax paid late. File a nil GSTR-3B on time even when there is nothing to pay, or the late fee still applies.
Work out the late fee and interest · GST notice reply guides
Common questions
What is the GSTR-3B due date for monthly filers?+
The 20th of the following month. For example, the return for March is due on 20 April.
What is the GSTR-3B due date under QRMP?+
The 22nd for Category X states and the 24th for Category Y states, in the month after the quarter. The state is the one in which you are registered.
Which category is my state?+
Category X covers Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep. Every other state and union territory is Category Y. You can also enter your GSTIN in our calendar to find it.
Do I file GSTR-3B if I had no sales?+
Yes. A nil GSTR-3B must still be filed by the due date. The late fee for a nil return is lower (₹20 a day) but it still applies.
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