The second reading debate on the 2027 Budget is set to begin today (13), following its presentation to Parliament yesterday (12) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The second reading debate will continue for seven days, from today until November 20. The vote on the second reading is scheduled to take place at 6.00 p.m. on November 20.
Following this, the Committee Stage debate, which constitutes the third reading of the Budget, will 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.
