Looking for payroll due dates across Asia? Use this as an annual planning map — then confirm exact dates each year with your local calendars.
Note: General operational guidance for Asia payroll teams. Deadlines, rates, and privacy rules change by country — confirm with counsel or your payroll partner before acting.
Payroll due dates across Asia — how to use this map
Use this as an annual planning map, then confirm exact dates each year with official calendars. Due dates move with weekends, holidays, and authority notices. Your internal freeze dates should sit several working days earlier.
Typical patterns (planning view)
| Market | Focus | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | CPF + IRAS employer milestones | Monthly CPF window + annual filings |
| Malaysia | EPF, SOCSO/EIS, PCB | Align remittances to payday calendar |
| Indonesia | BPJS + income tax (PPh 21) | Watch month-end holiday shifts |
| Vietnam | BHXH/BHYT/BHTN + PIT | Coordinate with social insurance schedules |
| Philippines | SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR | Multiple agencies — one shared calendar |
| India | PF/ESI/PT + TDS | State nuances — local confirmation required |
Build your regional control calendar
- List every country entity and statutory agency
- Add official due dates for the current year
- Back-plan internal freezes and bank files
- Name an owner and deputy per market
- Review after every authority announcement
Detail pages: Singapore, Malaysia, plus country payroll service pages under Resources.
Holiday and weekend rule of thumb
When a statutory due date falls on a weekend or public holiday, authorities often shift to the next working day — but not always the same way in every market. Never assume; check the current-year notice. Build your internal freeze at least three to five working days earlier than the official remittance date so one delayed approval does not create a late filing.
For execution support across markets, see multi-country payroll Asia and common compliance mistakes.
FAQ
Are these legal deadlines?
No — planning patterns only. Confirm with official sources or your payroll partner each year.
What if payday is after the statutory due date?
Restructure the calendar. Statutory remittance windows are not optional.
Can one provider manage all markets?
Yes — multi-country programmes are what Asia Payroll Hub is built for.