President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Finance Minister, will present the 2027 Budget to Parliament today (12) at 1.30 p.m., delivering the Second Reading speech of the Appropriation Bill for the coming year.

The Budget debate is scheduled to continue for 26 days, concluding on 14 December, with the final vote on the Bill's Third Reading scheduled for 6 p.m. that day.

The Appropriation Bill was presented to Parliament for its First Reading on 7 October. The Second Reading debate will commence tomorrow (13) and continue until 20 November, spanning seven sitting days. The vote on the Second Reading is scheduled for 6 p.m. on 20 November.

The Committee Stage debate will then take place from 21 November to 14 December over 19 days, including four Saturdays.

The final vote on the Third Reading will be held at 6 p.m. on 14 December, marking the conclusion of the Budget process.

The Budget debates will be held daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.