President Dissanayake Presents 2027 Budget to Sri Lankan Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presents the 2027 national budget to Parliament, proposing an investment-oriented plan to mitigate climate and geopolitical economic pressures.
President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to present the 2027 national budget to Parliament on November 12, 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the budget during a morning meeting prior to the 1:30 p.m. presentation. This marks the third budget delivered by the National People's Power government.
The proposal is designed to be investment-oriented, aiming to provide relief from the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict, climate change, and stabilization measures enacted over the last two years. While one source estimates total government expenditure at Rs. 4,992 billion, another reports a higher spending estimate of Rs. 9.92 trillion. The Appropriation Bill, which was first presented on October 7 by Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando, designates the highest single allocation of Rs. 856 billion to the Ministry of Finance.
Following the President's speech, Parliament will begin a series of debates. The Second Reading is scheduled from November 13 to November 20, followed by a Committee Stage debate running from November 21 to December 14. A final vote on the Third Reading is expected on December 14.
