President Ranil Wickremesinghe as Finance Minister will present the Budget for 2024 to Parliament on November 13.

The debate on the Second Reading of the 2024 Budget will begin on November 14 after President Wickremesinghe presents the Budget proposals.

The debate on the Second Reading of the Budget will continue for seven days from November 14 to November 21. Following the debate, the vote on the Second Reading of the Budget is scheduled to be held on the 21st at 6 pm.

The Committee Stage debate or the third reading debate on the budget is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 23, and will continue to be held until December 13. The vote related to the Third Reading of the 2024 budget is scheduled to be held on December 13 at 6 pm.

The Office of the Chief Government Whip has informed all Government Members of Parliament that it is essential to stay in Parliament during the budget debate and to arrange external activities so that they can stay in Parliament during the debate period.