Leader of the House Anthony Albanese confirmed on Thursday that United States President Barack Obama will address a joint sitting of Federal Parliament on March 23 during his visit to Australia.

Obama will make the address on what is likely to be a lightning visit to Canberra.

The Australian Parliament will be recalled for two days to accommodate Obama's visit.

Albanese said Obama's address to Parliament is a great honor for Members of Parliament.

"President Obama will be a very, very welcome guest in this country," he said.

"Of course (it) will generate a great deal of interest from the public."

Albanese said arrangements for the visit were still being finalized and would be revealed in due course. "There are a range of reasons, not the least of which are security reasons," he added.