Parliament Budget Session begins January 28, runs till April 2; Union Budget 2026-27 due February 1

Budget Session schedule and the Budget date

Parliament’s Budget Session starts on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until April 2, with one break during the period. As per the announced plan, the Union Budget for 2026-27 is set to be presented on February 1, 2026.

The Budget Session is typically the most politically and economically significant sitting of the year, combining the government’s fiscal roadmap with legislative business that can shape policy priorities for months ahead.

What to expect during the session

With the Budget as the headline event, both Houses are expected to witness intense debate on spending priorities, taxation proposals, welfare allocations and capital expenditure plans. Opposition parties often use this session to push accountability on economic performance, inflation, jobs and governance issues, while the government uses it to signal policy direction and defend its macroeconomic approach.

Apart from fiscal announcements, the session also provides space for ministerial statements and discussion on issues that emerge in parallel—such as public order concerns, education policy disputes and institutional reform debates that often dominate the news cycle during long sittings.

Why the dates matter

Because the session runs into early April, it creates a long window for legislative work and political negotiation. Stakeholders in business, states, and civil society track the calendar closely to anticipate when key proposals may be introduced, debated, amended, or voted upon.

As proceedings begin on January 28, attention will quickly shift to the Budget on February 1 and then to the passage of Finance Bill provisions, committee reviews, and any major reforms that the government chooses to advance during the remainder of the session.