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.