No Stock Market Holiday on Budget Day: BSE & NSE Open on Sunday, Feb 1st; Check Full Market Timings Here

There will be no stock market holiday on Budget day this year. The Indian stock market is going to function even on a Sunday, February 1, 2026, as both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have announced a special trading session on Union Budget day.

As earlier announced, the Union Budget 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented on February 1, which falls on a Sunday so BSE and NSE trading will take place on that day despite it being a weekend and also a government holiday in some states.
BSE, NSE Announce Special Trading Session on Union Budget 2026

According to an official notice, the BSE & NSE has declared February 1, 2026, as a special trading day on account of the Union Budget 2026. The exchange confirmed that indices will be calculated on February 01, 2026, and markets will remain open during normal trading hours.
"On account of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026, the Exchange will conduct a live trading session on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Trading will be carried out as per standard market timings. The pre-open session will run from 9:00 am to 9:08 am, followed by the normal market session from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. Trade modifications will be permitted until 4:15 pm. The pre-open session will witness random closure during the final one minute." said NSE in a circular issued on 16th january.

This confirms that there is no BSE NSE holiday on Budget day, and all investors and trderas should prepare for high volatility during Union Budget trading hours.

Stock market trading Timings on Budget Day

During the special trading session, stock market timings on Budget day will follow the regular weekday market hours on February 1, 2026.
Stock Market on February 1st will open as usual at 9:15 am and will close at 3:30 PM

Why Is the Stock Market Open on Sunday for Budget 2026?

Since the Union Budget 2026 presentation date falls on a Sunday, the exchanges have decided to keep the stock market open on Budget day to allow real-time reaction to budget announcements.

This is not the first time such a move has been taken. A similar Sunday trading session for the Union Budget was last seen in 2017, so after nine a sunday Budget will be seen.

Union Budget 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1. The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on January 28, with President Droupadi Murmu addressing members of both Houses.

The Union Budget impact on the stock market is expected to be significant, with sectors such as infrastructure, banking, railways, defence, capital goods, real estate and consumption stocks likely to remain in focus during Budget day trading.

Guru Ravidas Jayanti on February 1, But Stock Market Open

February 1, 2026, also marks Guru Ravidas Jayanti, which is observed as a government holiday in several states. However, despite the holiday, there is no stock market holiday on Guru Ravidas Jayanti, and BSE and NSE will remain open.