Union Budget of India 2026–27: Date, Time, Key Details
Union Budget 2026 will be presented on 1 February. It is the annual financial statement of India. The process began in August 2025. Ministries submitted estimates and consultations were held. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the process of budget presentation will begin at 11:00 AM in the Lower House on the 1st of February.
The Economic Survey reviews current economic performance. The Halwa Ceremony signals the final stage. Officials enter a lock-in period. This Budget is historically important.
It guides taxes, spending and reforms. It impacts citizens and the economy.
Budget 2026-27 Key Dates
The Budget session has a specific schedule for the presentation and discussion of the financial statement.
- January 28, 2026: The Budget Session of Parliament begins with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to both Houses.
- January 31, 2026: The Economic Survey 2025–26 is expected to be presented by the Chief Economic Advisor.
- February 1, 2026: The Finance Minister presents the Union Budget at 11:00 AM.
- February 13, 2026: The first phase of the Budget Session concludes.
- March 9, 2026: The second phase of the Parliament Session begins.
- April 2, 2026: The final day of the Budget Session.