“Budget 2026: Will Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman present India’s first-ever Sunday Union Budget on Feb 1? Check history, tradition, and details.”
The Union Budget 2026 might make history as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget for the financial year 2026-27. According to parliamentary traditions, the budget could be presented on Sunday, February 1, 2026, marking a potential first in India’s budgetary history.
Since 2017, the Indian government has followed a tradition of presenting the Union Budget on February 1, a practice started to ensure that the budget is implemented before the beginning of the new financial year on April 1. This year, however, February 1 falls on a Sunday, making the upcoming budget session particularly noteworthy.
Why Sunday Budget Is Special
If the budget is indeed presented on Sunday, it would be the first time such an event occurs. While there have been rare occasions when the budget was presented on a Saturday, such as in 2015 by Arun Jaitley and in 2020 by Nirmala Sitharaman, Sunday presentations have not been observed in recent years.
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Finance Ministry officials clarify that the final decision on the presentation day is taken by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, highlighted that these decisions are carefully reviewed, ensuring parliamentary procedures are maintained while keeping administrative efficiency in mind.
History of February 1 Budget
Prior to 2017, the Union Budget was traditionally presented on the last day of February. During that period, the government would seek approval for the first three months of the new financial year and finalize the full-year budget later. In 2017, the government, under Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, shifted the presentation date to February 1 to allow Parliament sufficient time for discussion and approval before the start of the new financial year.
This change ensured that all financial allocations, schemes, and expenditures for the upcoming year were fully sanctioned in time, avoiding delays in implementation.
Parliamentary Sessions on Sundays
While rare, Sunday sessions of Parliament have occurred in the past, particularly on special occasions. Notable examples include May 13, 2012, marking the 60th anniversary of Parliament’s first session, and during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when emergency sessions were held.
If Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget on Sunday, February 1, 2026, it will not only break conventional trends but also set a unique precedent in India’s parliamentary history.
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