Sri Lanka Parliament sets timetable for 2027 Budget

The Parliament of Sri Lanka has approved the timetable for the 2027 Appropriation Bill. The process is scheduled to begin with the First Reading on October 7, 2026.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, acting as the Minister in charge of Finance, will deliver the Budget Speech during the Second Reading on November 12, 2026. This will be followed by a seven-day debate from November 13 to November 20, with a vote on the Second Reading scheduled for 6:00 PM on November 20.

The Committee Stage debate will run for 19 days, from November 21 to December 14. The parliamentary budget process will conclude with the final vote on the Third Reading of the 2027 Budget on December 14 at 6:00 PM. During this period, debates will be held daily, including Saturdays, excluding Sundays and public holidays.