The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2026, commonly known as the Budget Speech, is scheduled to be presented in Parliament this afternoon (November 7).
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, will deliver the Budget Speech at 1.30 p.m., marking the presentation of independent Sri Lanka’s 80th national budget, according to the Department of Communication of Parliament.
Following the presentation, the Budget Debate on the Appropriation Bill will commence tomorrow (November 8) and continue until December 5.
The second reading vote on the 2026 Budget is slated for November 14 at 6.00 p.m., while the Committee Stage debate will run for 17 days, from November 15 to December 5.
The third reading vote on the Appropriation Bill will be held at 6.00 p.m. on December 5, concluding the budget process.
The Department of Communication further stated that Parliament will convene daily throughout the Budget period, except on Sundays and public holidays, to facilitate the debate and passage of the Appropriation Bill.
