Union Budget 2026: Will Indian Stock Market NSE, BSE Remain Open Tomorrow, Sunday, Feb 1?

Indian equity markets will break from their usual weekly schedule as the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 is presented on Sunday, February 1. 

Both the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange have confirmed a special live trading session on the day, allowing market participants to react to budget announcements in real time.

Why Markets Will Be Open on a Sunday?

The decision to keep markets open is linked to the presentation of the Union Budget 2026 by the Union Finance Minister. 

As the budget is a key policy event with potential implications for multiple sectors, the exchanges have opted to facilitate trading on the same day rather than wait for the next regular trading session.

Trading Timings for February 1, 2026?

Both NSE and BSE will follow standard weekday trading hours. Pre-market operations will take place between 9:00 am and 9:08 am, while normal trading will run from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. 

In addition, the first block deal window will be open from 8:45 am to 9:00 am, and the second block deal session will be held between 2:05 pm and 2:20 pm.

Exchange Announcements and Index Calculation

BSE has stated that index computation will be carried out on February 1, which has been declared a special trading day. 

The exchange confirmed that markets will remain open for regular trading hours. NSE, in a separate circular, also informed members that a live trading session would be conducted to coincide with the budget presentation.

Union Budget Presentation Schedule

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget for FY27 in the Lok Sabha at 11:00 am on February 1. 

Following the address, budget documents will be formally tabled in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha at Parliament House in New Delhi.

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Conclusion

The special Sunday trading session on February 1 allows investors to respond immediately to budget-related announcements and policy signals. While markets will operate as usual during the day, trading activity is expected to reflect budget expectations and initial reactions, with further clarity likely to emerge in subsequent sessions.

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