Second reading debate on 2027 Budget begins today

The second reading debate on the 2027 Budget is due to begin today (13), after President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented it to Parliament yesterday (12).

The debate will run for seven days, from today until November 20. The vote on the second reading is scheduled for 6.00 p.m. on November 20.

The Committee Stage debate, which constitutes the third reading of the Budget, will then be held over 19 days, from November 21 to December 14. The final vote on the 2027 Budget, marking the conclusion of the third reading, is scheduled for 6.00 p.m. on December 14.

Parliament is scheduled to convene at 9.30 a.m. every day for the Budget debate, including Saturdays, except Sundays and public holidays.