It’s a first! Budget 2026 to be presented on a Sunday; Om Birla confirms date

Marking a historic first, the Union Budget for 2026 will be presented on Sunday, February 1st. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed the date, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to table the budget for the eighth time. The Budget Session, commencing January 28th, will see this significant financial announcement on a weekend.