Markets are typically closed on Saturdays, when the Union Budget is scheduled for February 1. However, the markets will be open this time.
The commodity derivatives market will be open until 5 PM, while the equity markets will continue to trade normally until 3:30 PM.
It’s not a completely new idea to keep markets open on Budget Day. Trading was previously permitted on non-working days, including Saturday, February 28, 2015, and Saturday, February 1, 2020, in order to support real-time market responses to budget announcements.
T+0 settlement
The NSE has also made it clear that because February 1st is a settlement holiday, the ‘T0’ session—which is normally used for specific kinds of trading and settlements—will not be held on that day. This implies that some trades that need to be settled the same day won’t take place on that day.
Markets will remain open for trading from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2025, on account of the Union Budget presentation. pic.twitter.com/xrzjRLXBEm
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Since announcements made during the Union Budget frequently affect investor sentiment and market trends, Budget Day is one of the most anticipated occasions on the financial calendar.
Market holidays in 2025
The list of stock market holidays for 2025 has been released by the BSE and the NSE. Due to Mahashivratri, the first holiday is set for February 26, 2025. The stock market holiday calendar indicates that the BSE and NSE will not be open for trading for 14 trading days in 2025.
Market volatility and increased trading activity are direct results of decisions about taxation, government spending, and economic reforms that affect many sectors of the economy.
Investors and market participants can react to the announcements in real time thanks to the decision to keep trading open on February 1. Additionally, it facilitates seamless market operations and offers a venue for price discovery during this momentous economic event.
