Parliament’s Budget Session to commence on January 28, conclude on April 2

The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on January 28 and continue till April 2, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Friday, setting the stage for the presentation and passage of the Union Budget on February 1.

In a post on social media platform X, Rijiju said the session had been convened following the President’s approval.

Advertisement

“On the recommendation of the Government of India, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of both Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026,” he said, adding that the session would begin on January 28 and conclude on April 2.

The session will open with the President addressing a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on January 28. The Economic Survey is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on January 29.

The Budget Session marks a significant milestone for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will present her eighth consecutive Union Budget, outlining the nation’s fiscal roadmap and policy priorities.

The session will break for a recess on February 13 to allow parliamentary standing committees time to scrutinise the demands for grants of various ministries. The second phase of the session will resume on March 9 and continue until the final adjournment on April 2.

Emphasising the importance of the session, Minister Rijiju described the coming weeks as a crucial opportunity for “meaningful debate and people-centric governance.”

Beyond the presentation of the Budget, the session is expected to be a busy legislative period, with lawmakers deliberating on the Finance Bill and the Appropriation Bill—both essential for authorising government expenditure—along with a review of the country’s overall economic performance.

With several key legislative proposals also likely to be introduced, the Budget Session is set to play a critical role in shaping India’s economic and policy landscape for the 2026–27 fiscal year.