FM Sitharaman's Budget 2026 Dilemma: Will it be presented on a Sunday?

• Union Budget 2026-27 faces a unique situation as February 1, the usual presentation date, falls on a Sunday.
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget.
• The government is reportedly inclined to stick to the February 1 date, despite it being a Sunday.
• Guru Ravidas Jayanti also falls on February 1, 2026, but it's a restricted holiday for the central government, not preventing Parliament sittings.
• While Parliament has met on Sundays and public holidays before, past instances show sittings on Guru Ravidas Jayanti have been cancelled, making the final decision uncertain.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 presentation on Sunday, February 1, is likely but faces historical precedents and a final decision.