Union Budget 2026 Date Confirmed: Sunday Presentation (Feb 1) & Stock Market Open
Updated: 17 January 2026 | Source: Parliament Notification / NSE Circular
Sunday Alert: For the first time in two decades, the Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday. Central Govt Employees and Investors must mark February 1, 2026 on their calendars.
Ending weeks of speculation, the Government has officially notified the schedule for the Budget Session 2026. Breaking the weekend tradition, the Finance Minister will present the full Union Budget on a Sunday to ensure the financial cycle begins promptly on April 1st.
🧮 BUDGET 2026 EXPECTATIONS
The Official Schedule (Budget Session 2026)
The session will be held in two phases. Here is the timeline:
| Event | Date & Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Session Starts | 28 Jan 2026 (Wednesday) | President’s Address to Joint Sitting. |
| Economic Survey | 30 Jan 2026 (Friday) | Report card of the economy (GDP Data). |
| Union Budget | 01 Feb 2026 (Sunday) | Presentation by FM at 11:00 AM. |
| Session Ends | 02 Apr 2026 (Thursday) | Conclusion of Budget Session. |
Will Markets Be Open? (Sunday Trading)
Yes. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have announced a Special Live Trading Session on Sunday, Feb 1.
- Reason: To allow the market to react to Budget announcements in real-time, preventing a massive gap-up or gap-down opening on Monday.
- Timings: Likely 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (To be notified separately).
What Employees Are Watching For
This is a “Full Budget,” not an interim one. The expectations are high:
- 8th Pay Commission: Will the FM announce the constitution of the commission?
- Tax Slab Revision: Will the basic exemption limit in the New Regime be hiked to ₹5 Lakh?
- Standard Deduction: Expected hike from ₹75,000 to ₹1,00,000.
सरल शब्दों में: बजट 2026 की तारीख
1. तारीख पक्की: बजट 1 फरवरी 2026 को ही पेश होगा, चाहे उस दिन रविवार (Sunday) ही क्यों न हो।
2. शेयर बाजार: रविवार को शेयर बाजार (Stock Market) भी खुला रहेगा।
3. उम्मीदें: कर्मचारी 8वें वेतन आयोग और टैक्स छूट (Standard Deduction) बढ़ने का इंतजार कर रहे हैं।
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