Sovereign Gold Bond redemption in June 2026: Full schedule and key dates SGB investors must know

If you have invested in Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), the good news is that you don’t always have to wait till maturity to exit. The Reserve Bank of India allows early redemption on specific dates, and for June 2026, several bond series become eligible at different points through the month.

On 1 June 2026, investors holding the 2021-22 Series II bonds can apply for premature redemption. The application window for this is from 30 April to 22 May 2026.

On 8 June 2026, redemption is available for the 2021-22 Series III, and the application window runs from 8 May to 29 May 2026.

On 10 June 2026, 2019-20 Series VII becomes eligible. The application period for this tranche runs from 8 May to 1 June 2026.

On 11 June 2026, 2019-20 Series I is eligible for early exit, with the application window also going up to 1 June 2026.

On 16 June 2026, 2020-21 Series III holders can apply, and the window for this runs from 16 May to 6 June 2026.

SGB redemption in June 2026

In simple terms, June has multiple redemption opportunities, mainly in the first half of the month, and each tranche has its own fixed application window. You can only redeem if your specific bond series matches one of these dates, and you must apply within the allowed window before the redemption date.

SGB tax update explained

However, under the revised tax framework that has taken effect from April 1, 2026, the tax treatment has changed. Now, the capital gains exemption is restricted and is mainly available only to investors who purchased SGBs during the original issuance period and continue holding them until maturity.

In simple terms, if you exit early after the 5-year mark, the gains may no longer automatically qualify for tax exemption under the new rules. The tax benefit has become more limited compared to the earlier regime, especially for premature redemptions.