India, Feb. 1 -- Indian financial markets will break their usual weekend closure on Sunday, February 1, 2026, to allow live trading during the Union Budget 2026 presentation. Investors and traders have been watching closely as the date falls on a Sunday - a rare occurrence that has spurred stock exchanges to adjust their schedules to a special live session. This move allows participants to respond instantly to key fiscal policy announcements and market signals as they emerge.

Budget 2026 Share Market: Is the Share Market Closed on Budget 2026 Day? Typically, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) remain closed on weekends, including Sundays. Standard weekly holidays help markets operate Monday through Friday an...