Budget Session 2026 To Begin January 28, Union Budget Likely On Sunday

 
The Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the Budget Session of Parliament will commence on January 28, 2026, and continue until April 2. President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint sitting of both Houses on the opening day, setting the tone for the government’s policy priorities.  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Economic Survey on January 29, followed by the Union Budget on February 1. This year’s Budget Day is notable as it falls on a Sunday, a rare occurrence in parliamentary history. The first phase of the session will run until February 13, after which Parliament will recess until March 9 for committee reviews of budgetary proposals.  

Key Highlights  

• Budget Session scheduled from January 28 to April 2, 2026  
• President Droupadi Murmu to address joint sitting on January 28  
• Economic Survey presentation on January 29  
• Union Budget likely on February 1, a Sunday  
• First phase ends February 13, recess until March 9  
• Session expected to witness intense debates on economic and policy issues  

Final Takeaway  
The 2026 Budget Session promises to be historic with a rare Sunday presentation of the Union Budget. With economic challenges and policy debates ahead, the session will be closely watched for fiscal direction and government priorities.  

Sources: Reuters, Economic Times, News18, Zee News