Budget 2026: Will Sitharaman Present on Sunday, Feb 1? Date Dilemma Looms

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Moneycontrol•20-12-2025, 12:58
Budget 2026: Will Sitharaman Present on Sunday, Feb 1? Date Dilemma Looms
- •Union Budget 2026-27 faces a dilemma as February 1, the traditional presentation date since 2017, falls on a Sunday.
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her 8th consecutive Union Budget, a potential record.
- •Reports suggest the government prefers to maintain the February 1 tradition, even if it's a Sunday.
- •February 1, 2026, also coincides with Guru Ravidas Jayanti, a Restricted Holiday for the central government.
- •The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs will make the final decision; presentation on Monday, February 2, is an alternative.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 faces a unique date challenge with Feb 1 falling on a Sunday and Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
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