The 56th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from March 18, 1983, to March 25, 1986. The Progressive Conservative Party led by James Lee formed the government.
Marion Reid was elected speaker, the first woman chosen to perform that function in the province's assembly.
There were four sessions of the 56th General Assembly:
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | March 18, 1983 | June 23, 1983 |
| 2nd | March 6, 1984 | May 11, 1984 |
| 3rd | February 7, 1985 | May 28, 1985 |
| 4th | March 24, 1986 | March 24, 1986 |