The Budget Session of Parliament 2026 began on January 28, 2026 and was scheduled through April 2, 2026. It was scheduled in two phases: the first phase from January 28 to February 13, and the second phase from March 9 to April 2. A recess was scheduled from February 14 to March 8. The full session had 30 scheduled sittings. President Droupadi Murmu addressed both Houses of Parliament on January 28, 2026, opening the session through the joint address.
On the legislative agenda, the Finance Bill, 2026 was listed for introduction, consideration, and passing. The session was economically important because the Economic Survey 2025-26 was presented on January 29, 2026, and the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented on February 1, 2026. Budget sessions bring government revenue-expenditure priorities, tax proposals, appropriation, and finance legislation within Parliament's scrutiny and debate.
For exams, this topic links Indian Economy with Indian Polity. Static GK areas such as the Annual Financial Statement, money bills, appropriation bills, the role of Lok Sabha, and the President's address can be tested directly. In current affairs, the date sequence matters: session start on January 28, Economic Survey on January 29, Union Budget on February 1, recess from February 14 to March 8, second phase from March 9, and scheduled conclusion on April 2. For mains, the theme can support short analytical answers on Parliament's financial control, budget transparency, and legislative accountability.