Budget 2026: If February 1 Falls on a Sunday, Will the Budget Date Be Changed?
There’s some confusion this year because February 1, 2026 — the usual date for the Union Budget presentation — falls on a Sunday. This has led many to wonder whether the government might postpone the Budget to a monday (February 2) or stick to the tradition.🗓 Why february 1 Is Usually the Budget DateSince 2017, the indian government has presented the Union Budget on February 1 every year. This timing gives Parliament enough days to debate and approve the Budget before the new financial year begins on April 1. Changing the date could potentially disrupt this schedule.🟡 What Happens If It Falls on a Sunday?📍 Budget Could Still Be Presented on SundayGovernment sources indicate that it is likely the Budget will still be presented on Sunday, february 1, 2026, even though it’s a weekend. Officials say the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) will take the final decision, but there’s no strong plan yet to shift the date simply because it’s Sunday.📍 Parliament Can Sit on Sundays (Rare but Possible)Parliament can convene on Sundays for important events — and in the past, Budgets have been presented on Saturdays and even Sundays when needed. This means a weekend Budget is unusual but not without precedent.🎯 What Officials Have Said
- No official announcement has been made yet about changing the date.
- The CCPA (Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs) will decide whether the Budget session and presentation dates need rescheduling.
- At least one recent report says the government is inclined to stick with february 1 despite it being Sunday.
- Tradition: Budget is usually on February 1.
- Date Falling on Sunday: Does not automatically mean a change.
- Final Decision: Will be taken by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs after considering logistics and parliamentary schedule.
- Most Likely: Budget 2026 may still be presented on Sunday, Feb 1, with parliament making special arrangements if needed.