President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to present the 2027 Budget proposals.

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the Budget 2027 proposals to be presented to the Parliament, during the Cabinet meeting held this morning (12).

Accordingly, the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2027, the country’s 81st Budget Speech, will be delivered by President Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, commencing from 01.30 p.m. today.

This will be the third National Budget of the National People's Power (NPP) government.

The Appropriation Bill for 2027 was presented to Parliament for its first reading on October 7 by Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.

Following the presentation of the Budget proposals, the Second Reading debate is scheduled to be held over seven days, from November 13 to November 20. The vote on the Second Reading is scheduled for 6.00 p.m. on November 20.

Subsequently, the Committee Stage debate on the Budget will take place over 19 days, from November 21 to December 14.

The vote on the Third Reading of the Budget is scheduled to be held at 6.00 p.m. on December 14, 2026.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Budget Speech will be broadcast live on TV Derana, Ada Derana 24 and Ada Derana’s social media platforms.