Will stock markets remain open today for Budget 2026? Check details here

The pre-open market will start at 9 am and end at 9.08 am, and the normal market will function between 9.15 am - 3.30 pm, according to a circular issued by NSE.

Published on: Feb 1, 2026, 07:41:55 IST

Written by Nikita Sharma

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 in the Parliament today, in her ninth such presentation including one interim budget. Even though the stock market is typically closed on Sundays, on February 1, which is also falling on a Sunday, they will remain open on account of the Budget presentation.

The finance minister will present the Union Budget for 2026 at 11 am in the Parliament. (Representational Photo/REUTERS)

While issuing a clarification on whether the stock markets will remain open today or not, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) had announced that equity markets will remain open for trading today.

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"On account of the presentation of the Union Budget, members are requested to note that Exchange shall be conducting a live trading session on February 01, 2026, as per the standard market timings (9:15 am–3:30 pm)," NSE said in a circular.

The finance minister will present the Union Budget for 2026 at 11 am in the Parliament.

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What time will stock markets open?

The pre-open market will start at 9 am and end at 9.08 am, and the normal market will function between 9.15 am and 3.30 pm, according to a circular issued by NSE.

Track live updates of Budget 2026 here

What are some restrictions in place today?

Since today is technically a settlement holiday, there are a few specific restrictions and important rules to keep in mind while trading -

No T+0 Settlement: Same-day settlement is not available today.

Selling restrictions: Stocks bought on Friday (30 January) cannot be sold today. Similarly, stocks bought today can only be sold starting tomorrow, Monday.

Fund availability: Any profits or sale proceeds from Friday’s trades will not be available in your account today. They will be credited Monday.

Commodity markets: The MCX is also open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the NCDEX is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nikita Sharma
Nikita Sharma is a Senior Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She is a Delhi-based digital journalist with five years of experience writing and editing news stories across beats including crime, politics, tech, trends and much more, both national and international. At Hindustan Times, she is part of the news team and focuses on breaking news, keeping a track of what is happening where, and chasing ever-developing news stories. She has a penchant for covering crime, geopolitics, and Indian politics with a keen eye for stories often overlooked in the daily news cycle. At Hindustan Times, she has extensively covered several key events including the US Presidential elections, Air India plane crash, Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, US’ tariff war, and others. As a Delhi aficionado, she particularly enjoys roaming and writing about the national capital — its heritage, food, art and culture, and the many problems that come with it — the pollution, waterlogging, traffic, and more. Nikita did her Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication from GGSIPU and started working as a digital journalist in 2021. During her first stint, she covered hyperlocal news at a Delhi-based newsroom, writing and editing stories on builder-buyer conflicts, civic issues such as potholes, waterlogging, lack of facilities at hospitals in Delhi, crippling of the city during peak monsoon season. She also wrote features covering Delhi’s art exhibitions, heritage walks, artist profiles, museums, classical Hindustani music concerts and dance shows. She entered mainstream news in 2023 and has previously worked at NDTV.Read More

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