Stock Market to Remain Open on February 1, 2026, for Union Budget
On account of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026, Indian stock markets will remain open for live trading on Sunday, February 1, 2026, despite it being a regular weekend holiday.
Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), as well as the Commodity Markets, will conduct a special live trading session, allowing investors and traders to react to Budget announcements in real time.
Stock Market Trading Timings on February 1, 2026
According to the official NSE circular and BSE circular released on January 16, 2026, the Exchanges shall be conducting a live trading session on February 01, 2026, as per the standard market timings as follows:
|
Session |
Start |
End |
|
Pre-Open* |
09:00 hrs |
09:08 hrs |
|
Normal Market |
09:15 hrs |
15:30 hrs |
|
Trade Modification End |
16:15 hrs |
|
* Random closure in the last one minute
Other Market Session Timings on February 1, 2026
Apart from the regular trading session, other market-related sessions on Sunday, February 1, 2026, will be conducted as per the following schedule:
|
Session |
Timings |
|
Block Deal Session 1 |
08:45 a.m. – 09:00 a.m. |
|
Special Pre-open Session (for IPO & relisted securities) |
09:00 a.m. – 09:45 a.m. |
|
Call Auction Illiquid Session (6 sessions of 1 hour each) |
09:30 a.m. – 03:30 p.m. |
|
Block Deal Session 2 |
02:05 p.m. – 02:20 p.m. |
|
Post-Closing Session |
03:40 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. |
|
Trade Modification Cut-off Time |
04:15 p.m. |
Note: February 1, 2026, is expected to be a settlement holiday, and therefore, the T0 session will not take place.
Commodity Market Trading Timings on February 1, 2026
As per the MCX circular released on January 16, 2026, Commodity markets will also remain open for trading on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in view of the Union Budget presentation. Trading will be conducted on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as per special Budget Day arrangements.
For users, the key trading window to note is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during which commodity contracts can be traded like a regular market day.
What does this mean for Commodity Traders?
- Budget announcements on import duties, taxation, agriculture, and energy can affect commodity prices.
- Higher volatility is typically seen during Budget hours.
- Traders should plan positions keeping risk and margin requirements in mind.
About the Union Budget
The Union Budget 2026 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking her ninth consecutive Budget presentation. The budget is prepared every year by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance and outlines the government’s priorities on economic growth, taxation, expenditure, and welfare schemes.
The Union Budget is among the most closely watched economic events, as it directly affects corporate, sector, and household finances. As a result:
- Investors often reassess their portfolios in response to policy direction.
- Traders look to capitalise on heightened volatility.
- Budget-sensitive sectors such as banking, infrastructure, capital goods, and consumption are often volatile.
To enable real-time reaction to these announcements, markets remain open even on a non-trading day.
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