EPFO extends the due date for filing of Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) till 20th January 2026 for the wage month December 2025

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) has issued a circular extending the due date for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (“ECR”) for the wage month of December, 2025. The extension has been granted in view of multiple representations received from employers and other stakeholders citing technical and operational difficulties in filing the returns. Accordingly, the due date for submission of the ECR for the wage month of December 2025 has been extended by a further period of five days, i.e., up to 20th January 2026.

EPFO has further clarified that this extension is being granted as a special measure and that no interest or damages shall be levied for ECRs and payments made within the extended due date.

Source: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation