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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Calendar for Premature Redemption

RBI press-release 2026-2027/938 · 20 Aug 2026

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Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Calendar for premature redemption during October 2026 – March 2027

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The Reserve Bank of India publishes the schedule for the premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds for the period from October 2026 to March 2027. Investors may request premature redemption for specific tranches after five years from the date of issue. Investors must submit their redemption requests to the relevant Receiving Offices, NSDL, CDSL, or RBI Retail Direct within the specified windows for each tranche. The schedule remains subject to change if unscheduled holidays occur. Investors should monitor these dates if they choose to redeem their holdings before the maturity date.

Who is affected
  • Investors holding Sovereign Gold Bonds eligible for premature redemption.
Required action
  • Submit requests for premature redemption to the Receiving Offices, NSDL, CDSL, or RBI Retail Direct within the designated windows.
Key dates
  • Start of the premature redemption period — 30 Sept 2026
  • End of the premature redemption period — 30 Mar 2027
Thresholds
  • Premature redemption is permitted after five years from the date of issue.
Exceptions
  • The specified dates may change in the event of unscheduled holidays.

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Reserve Bank of India
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20 Aug 2026
Document number
2026-2027/938
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Department of Communication
Coverage area
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August 21, 2026

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Calendar for premature redemption during October 2026 – March 2027

In terms of Para 13 of the Consolidated Procedural Guidelines on the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular IDMD.CDD.1100/14.04.050/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021, premature redemption of the gold bonds is permitted after five years from the date of issue of such bonds.

  1. Accordingly, the details of tranches falling due for premature redemption during the period October 01, 2026 – March 31, 2027, along with the window available for submission of request for premature redemption by the investors are as under:
Sl. No.TrancheIssue DateDate of Premature RedemptionDates for submitting the request for premature redemption by the investors to the Receiving Offices/NSDL/CDSL/RBI Retail Direct
FromTo
12019-20 Series IJune 11, 2019December 11, 2026November 9, 2026December 1, 2026
22019-20 Series IIJuly 16, 2019January 16, 2027December 16, 2026January 6, 2027
32019-20 Series IIIAugust 14, 2019February 12, 2027January 14, 2027February 2, 2027
42019-20 Series IVSeptember 17, 2019March 17, 2027February 12, 2027March 8, 2027
52019-20 Series VOctober 15, 2019October 15, 2026September 14, 2026October 5, 2026
62019-20 Series VIOctober 30, 2019October 30, 2026September 29, 2026October 21, 2026
72019-20 Series VIIDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2026November 9, 2026November 30, 2026
82019-20 Series VIIIJanuary 21, 2020January 21, 2027December 21, 2026January 11, 2027
92019-20 Series IXFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2027January 11, 2027February 1, 2027
102019-20 Series XMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2027February 8, 2027March 1, 2027
112020-21 Series IApril 28, 2020October 28, 2026September 26, 2026October 19, 2026
122020-21 Series IIMay 19, 2020November 19, 2026October 19, 2026November 9, 2026
132020-21 Series IIIJune 16, 2020December 16, 2026November 13, 2026December 7, 2026
142020-21 Series IVJuly 14, 2020January 14, 2027December 14, 2026January 4, 2027
152020-21 Series VAugust 11, 2020February 11, 2027January 11, 2027February 1, 2027
162020-21 Series VISeptember 8, 2020March 8, 2027February 5, 2027February 26, 2027
172020-21 Series VIIOctober 20, 2020October 19, 2026September 19, 2026October 9, 2026
182020-21 Series VIIINovember 18, 2020November 18, 2026October 17, 2026November 9, 2026
192020-21 Series IXJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2027December 5, 2026December 28, 2026
202020-21 Series XJanuary 19, 2021January 19, 2027December 19, 2026January 11, 2027
212020-21 Series XIFebruary 9, 2021February 9, 2027January 8, 2027January 30, 2027
222020-21 Series XIIMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2027February 6, 2027March 1, 2027
232021-22 Series IMay 25, 2021November 25, 2026October 23, 2026November 16, 2026
242021-22 Series IIJune 1, 2021December 1, 2026October 31, 2026November 21, 2026
252021-22 Series IIIJune 8, 2021December 8, 2026November 7, 2026November 30, 2026
262021-22 Series IVJuly 20, 2021January 20, 2027December 19, 2026January 11, 2027
272021-22 Series VAugust 17, 2021February 17, 2027January 16, 2027February 8, 2027
282021-22 Series VISeptember 7, 2021March 5, 2027February 4, 2027February 23, 2027
292021-22 Series VIINovember 02, 2021November 2, 2026October 1, 2026October 23, 2026
302021-22 Series VIIIDecember 07, 2021December 7, 2026November 6, 2026November 27, 2026
312021-22 Series IXJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 2027December 18, 2026January 8, 2027
322021-22 Series XMarch 08, 2022March 8, 2027February 5, 2027February 26, 2027

It may, however, be noted that the above-mentioned dates may undergo a change in case of unscheduled holiday/s. Investors are advised to take note of the period for submission of requests for redemption of SGB, in case they choose to redeem their holdings before maturity.

(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2026-2027/938 Chief General Manager

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