GSTR-1 Diwali Crunch: Does Your Business Get 2 Extra Days?
A tax consultants' body has asked GST authorities to push the October 2026 GSTR-1 deadline from 11 November to 13 November because of Diwali holidays. Small business owners should watch CBIC's official portal for any extension notice before filing.
Missing a GSTR-1 deadline costs ₹50/day in late fees — more than a cutting chai every single day you delay.
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Key Takeaways
Check gstn.gov.in and the official CBIC circular page daily from 1 November 2026 — extensions are only valid once a formal circular is published there.
Prepare your October sales data and invoices before Diwali week so you can file GSTR-1 immediately after holidays without scrambling at the last minute.
Avoid assuming the extension will be granted — file by 11 November if your data is ready, because late fees of ₹50 per day start accumulating the very next day.
A tax consultants' body has asked GST authorities to push the October 2026 GSTR-1 deadline from 11 November to 13 November because of Diwali holidays. Small business owners should watch CBIC's official portal for any extension notice before filing.
Here's what happened: The Malad Chamber of Tax Consultants has formally requested CBIC to extend the October 2026 GSTR-1 filing deadline by two days, from 11 November to 13 November 2026.. The extension request cites Diwali holiday closures making it genuinely difficult for small businesses and tax professionals to complete compliance on time.. As of now, CBIC has not issued any official circular confirming an extension — the standard 11 November deadline remains in force until further notice..
What you should do: Check gstn.gov.in and the official CBIC circular page daily from 1 November 2026 — extensions are only valid once a formal circular is published there.. Prepare your October sales data and invoices before Diwali week so you can file GSTR-1 immediately after holidays without scrambling at the last minute.. Avoid assuming the extension will be granted — file by 11 November if your data is ready, because late fees of ₹50 per day start accumulating the very next day..
Pro tip: GSTR-1 late fees are waived only if CBIC issues a specific fee-waiver circular alongside an extension — an extension notice alone doesn't automatically waive penalties already accrued.
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