The 17th Parliament of Sri Lanka will form following the 2024 parliamentary election, scheduled for 14 November 2024. This new parliament will convene for its first session on 21 November 2024. Under the provisions of the Parliamentary Elections Act, No. 1 of 1981, the Sri Lankan Parliament has a five-year term. However, the President of Sri Lanka may dissolve it after two years and six months from its first sitting or upon receiving a resolution from parliament.