Government convenes all-party meeting on 27 January ahead of Budget Session; Budget 2026-27 set for 1 February

With the Union Budget around the corner, the government scheduled an all-party meeting of floor leaders from both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss the legislative agenda and help ensure smooth proceedings during the upcoming Budget Session. The meeting was convened by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, as parties prepared for a session expected to be politically and economically significant.

Budget Session timeline

According to the schedule shared in the run-up to the meeting, the Budget Session is set to begin on 28 January 2026 and continue until 2 April 2026, with one break. The first phase is scheduled from 28 January to 13 February, while the second phase is expected to run from 9 March to 2 April. A total of 30 sittings are planned, indicating an extended window for debate on key policy issues and legislative priorities.

Union Budget date and the President’s address

The Union Budget 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented on 1 February 2026. The session will formally begin with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressing members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha—an address that typically outlines broad government priorities and sets the tone for the parliamentary calendar.

Why the all-party meeting matters

All-party meetings ahead of major sessions are a longstanding parliamentary convention aimed at building coordination between the government and opposition parties. With the Budget Session expected to feature debates on fiscal direction, sectoral priorities and legislative business, the 27 January meeting was positioned as a forum to flag issues, minimise disruptions and clarify the flow of agenda items.

The all-party meeting on 27 January is expected to set the agenda and help ensure smooth proceedings for the forthcoming Budget Session.

What to watch next

Attention now shifts to the opening days of the session beginning 28 January and, crucially, to the Budget presentation on 1 February. As parties sharpen their positions, the balance between cooperation on procedural matters and confrontation on policy will shape how effectively Parliament works through the packed calendar through early April.