when is the uk budget

The next UK-wide Budget is expected in autumn 2026, most likely in November , but an exact date has not yet been formally announced as of mid-January 2026.

What the “UK Budget” Means

• The main UK Budget is now typically held once a year in the autumn , rather than spring.

• It is the government’s main fiscal event , where the Chancellor sets out tax, spending and borrowing plans for the coming years.

Most Recent Budget Date

• The most recent UK Budget was the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 26 November 2025 , delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

• That 2025 Budget set the pattern that the full Budget is in late November , with a lighter “Spring Forecast” update in March.

What We Know About 2026

• For 2026, the Chancellor has so far only fixed the date of the Spring Forecast : 3 March 2026 , which is an economic and fiscal update, not a full Budget.

• A financial-planning calendar notes that “November – The Budget 2026” is expected if timings follow 2025 , but stresses this is not guaranteed and could change.

So, When Should You Expect It?

• If the government sticks to the current pattern , the UK Budget 2026 will probably be in November 2026 , quite possibly in the latter half of the month.

• Until the Treasury or Chancellor formally confirms the date , it is only a best estimate , so anyone planning around it should watch for an official announcement later in 2026.

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