2027 Appropriation Bill Presented to Parliament

Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha has presented the Appropriation Bill for 2027 to Parliament, formally initiating the parliamentary process for next year’s Budget.

The President, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget Speech on November 12, on which day the second reading of the Appropriation Bill will also take place.

The second reading debate will then be held over seven days, from November 13 to November 20, with the vote scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on November 20.

The Committee Stage debate on the Budget will be conducted over 19 days, from November 21 to December 14.

The final vote on the third reading of the Budget is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on December 14, bringing the parliamentary process on the 2027 Budget to a conclusion.

During the Budget debate period, Parliament will also meet on Saturdays, in addition to weekdays. Sundays and public holidays will be excluded from the schedule.

For the second reading debate, 60% of the allocated time will be given to the Government and 40% to the Opposition. During the Committee Stage debate, the allocation will be reversed, with 40% for the Government and 60% for the Opposition.