NSE and BSE to Open for Trading on Sunday, February 1, 2026, Budget Day

Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE will remain open for trading on Sunday, February 1, 2026, coinciding with the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at 11 a.m. Markets will operate during standard hours from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including equity, futures, options, and commodity derivatives segments. However, certain settlement sessions will be closed. This marks a continuation of recent years' practice to enable real-time investor response to budget announcements.