Union Budget 2026: Budget to Be Presented on February 1, Parliament Session Begins January 28

The Budget Session of Parliament for the year 2026 will begin on January 28, and the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 will be presented on February 1.

This information was released on January 9 by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.

Budget Session Schedule

According to the official announcement:

• Budget Session Start Date: January 28, 2026
• Union Budget Presentation: February 1, 2026
• Economic Survey Release: January 29, 2026
• Session End Date: April 2, 2026

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has approved the Budget Session. On the first day of the session, the President will address a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

Two Phases of the Budget Session

The Budget Session will be conducted in two phases:

• First Phase:
  • From January 28
  • Ends on February 13
• Second Phase:
  • Begins on March 9

During these phases, Parliament will take up discussions related to the budget and other legislative business.

Economic Survey and Budget Presentation

The Economic Survey for the year 2025–26 will be presented in Parliament on January 29. This report provides an overview of the country’s economic performance and sets the context for the upcoming budget.

The Union Budget 2026–27 will be presented on February 1.

Key Discussions During the Session

During the Budget Session, Parliament will hold detailed discussions on:

• The Union Budget
• Demands for grants and subsidies
• Major economic and financial policies

These discussions are an important part of the budget approval process.

Public Expectations

There is significant interest in the Union Budget among:

• The general public
• Business owners
• Industrialists
• Taxpayers

Many are closely watching the session, as the budget will outline the government’s economic priorities for the upcoming financial year.

Summary

• Parliament Budget Session begins on January 28, 2026
• Economic Survey to be tabled on January 29, 2026
• Union Budget 2026–27 to be presented on February 1, 2026
• Session continues until April 2, 2026
• First phase ends on February 13
• Second phase begins on March 9