2026 Budget Date Dilemma: February 1st Falls on Sunday, Decision Pending

• The presentation date for the 2026 Union Budget is uncertain as February 1st falls on a Sunday.
• Since 2017, the budget has been presented on February 1st to ensure approval by April 1st.
• Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated no final decision has been made yet.
• The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs will decide on the budget presentation date.
• Sunday parliamentary sessions have historical precedents, including during the British era and COVID-19.

Why It Matters: The 2026 Union Budget date is uncertain due to February 1st being a Sunday; decision pending.