In the last week of January, investors and the general public are raising many questions about the stock market. The biggest question is how the stock market will be open on Sunday and why there will be no trading the following day, January 26th. The reason for this is related to the Union Budget 2026 and Republic Day.
Actually, on February 1st, 2026, the Central Government will present its Union Budget. This year, February 1st falls on a Sunday. The stock market is usually closed on Sundays, but the budget has a significant impact on the stock market. For this reason, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain open on this day. This means that investors will be able to buy and sell shares even on Sunday.
The following day is Monday, January 26th, 2026, which is the national holiday for Republic Day. Consequently, both the NSE and BSE will be completely closed on January 26th. There will be no trading on this day, including in equities and derivatives.
The January 26th holiday will result in a long weekend for the stock market. The market will then reopen normally on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
On weekdays, the stock market
opens at 9:15 am and closes at 3:30 pm, with the pre-opening session starting at 9:00 am.
Market experts say that the market can see sharp fluctuations on Budget Day, so investors should invest wisely and with accurate information.
