The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), on March 31, 2026, reminded taxpayers that the due date for payment of Central Excise Duty for the month of March 2026 is March 31, 2026. The advisory emphasizes timely compliance with statutory payment obligations.
It has been highlighted that March 31, 2026 coincides with a closed holiday on account of Mahavir Jayanti in certain parts of the country, which may impact banking and payment processing activities. Taxpayers are therefore cautioned to take note of this situation while planning their payments.
In view of the above, taxpayers are advised to complete their e-payment of Central Excise Duty well in advance to avoid last-minute issues or delays due to the holiday. This advisory is issued in the interest of ensuring smooth and timely compliance.
