SHA Employer Deadline: The 9th Rule and Due Dates
SHA employer deadline: contributions deducted from employees’ pay must reach SHA by the 9th of the month after payroll. March payroll is due by 9 April. SHA’s published notice gives the 9th and sets no weekend extension, so if the 9th falls on a weekend or holiday, pay before it.
Based on SHA’s public notice on employer remittances (July 2025). Re-check on employers.sha.go.ke before relying on it.
What the SHA Employer Deadline Applies To
- The deduction happens when payroll runs, when you withhold the employee’s contribution from their pay.
- The remittance is the payment to SHA. It is due by the 9th of the following month.
The deadline applies to the remittance. Your payroll month is the month the deduction was made, and the 9th of the next month is the day it must reach SHA.
SHA Employer Due Date Checker
Find the due date for a payroll month
The checker does not account for public holidays. Check the official holiday list for the 9th and the days before it.
2026 and 2027 Due Dates
| Payroll month | Due at SHA by | Weekday of due date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 September 2026 | Wednesday |
| September 2026 | 9 October 2026 | Friday |
| October 2026 | 9 November 2026 | Monday |
| November 2026 | 9 December 2026 | Wednesday |
| December 2026 | 9 January 2027 | Saturday. Pay by Friday 8 January (our advice). |
| January 2027 | 9 February 2027 | Tuesday |
If the 9th Is a Weekend or Holiday
SHA’s published notice gives the 9th as the deadline and does not say how weekends or holidays are treated. Do not assume an extension.
Our advice, not an SHA rule: if the 9th is a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, pay on the last working day before it.
Date Questions Answered
If you pay SHA after the 9th, the consequences are covered in our SHA employer penalty guide. Payment steps are in the SHA e-slip guide.
Deadline close and unsure of the date? Message us your payroll month and we’ll confirm the due date with you.
WhatsApp UsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the SHA employer deadline?
Contributions deducted from employees’ pay must reach SHA by the 9th of the month after payroll. March payroll is due by 9 April.
Is the deadline the 9th of the same month?
No. It is the 9th of the month after the payroll month.
What if the 9th is a Saturday or Sunday?
SHA’s notice does not set a weekend extension. Our advice is to pay on the last working day before the 9th. This is not an official SHA rule.
Is the SHA deduction the same as the remittance?
No. The deduction happens when payroll runs. The remittance is the payment to SHA, due by the 9th of the next month.
What is the due date for January 2027 payroll?
9 February 2027, a Tuesday.
Need Help Before the 9th?
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WhatsApp Us NowDisclaimer: MyCyber (mycyber.co.ke) is an independent educational website, not affiliated with SHA, the Ministry of Health or the Government of Kenya. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice, and is based on SHA’s public notice on employer remittances. Confirm with SHA on its official channels before paying.
