Quick Summary
Indian Stock Markets (NSE/BSE) will be open on February 1, 2026
The Union Budget is India's most significant annual economic event. Historically, when the Budget date has fallen on a weekend, exchanges have held special trading sessions (as on Saturdays in 2015 and 2020).
However, this year marks a historic first: a Budget presentation and consequent trading session will take place on a Sunday, which has never occurred since the Budget date was permanently moved to February 1st in 2017.
Trading Schedule for Feb 1, 2026
The market will follow its standard weekday timings despite being a Sunday.
| Session | Timing |
| Pre-Open Session | 9:00 AM – 9:08 AM |
| Normal Market Session | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Post-Closing Session | 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM |
Key Segments Open
- Equity (Cash)
- Equity Derivatives (F&O)
- Currency Derivatives
- Commodity Derivatives (MCX)
Important Trading Rules & Limitations
- No Same-Day Settlement: T+0 settlement sessions will be suspended.
- Delayed Fund Availability: Profits from trades executed on Friday (Jan 30) or during the special Sunday session will likely not be accessible for withdrawal or reuse until Monday (Feb 2).
- Delayed Stock Delivery: Securities purchased on Friday (Jan 30) will not be eligible for sale on Sunday (Feb 1), as they will not yet have been credited to your demat account.
- Service Restrictions: Margin Trading Facility (MTF) operations, including pledging and unpledging, may be unavailable or face limitations.
This special session is a historic event. It is the first Sunday designated for trading on a Union Budget since the year 2000, offering market participants a unique chance to engage with critical fiscal announcements in real time.
FAQ :
Yes, the Indian stock markets (NSE/BSE) will be open on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for a special trading session related to the Union Budget.
The stock market is open on Sunday, February 1, 2026, because the Union Budget presentation falls on this date, and historically, special trading sessions have been held when the Budget date falls on a weekend.
The market will follow its standard weekday timings: Pre-Open Session from 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM, Normal Market Session from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, and Post-Closing Session from 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM.
The Equity (Cash), Equity Derivatives (F&O), Currency Derivatives, and Commodity Derivatives (MCX) segments will be open for trading.
Yes, T+0 settlement sessions will be suspended, profits from trades on Friday or Sunday may not be available for withdrawal until Monday, and securities purchased on Friday will not be eligible for sale on Sunday due to delayed crediting.
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