The Union Budget 2026 is officially scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026.
While the date remains consistent with the tradition started in 2017, this year is unique because it is the first time in Indian history that the budget is being presented on a Sunday. To accommodate this, the stock markets (BSE and NSE) will hold a special trading session during the speech.
Important Timeline for Budget 2026:
| Event | Date | Time |
| Budget Session Begins | January 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Economic Survey 2026 | January 29, 2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Union Budget Presentation | February 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM |
Why this date matters:
- Historic Milestone: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will set a record by presenting her 9th consecutive budget, surpassing the records of former finance ministers like Morarji Desai (who presented 8 in a row).
- Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Being mid-way through the decade, this budget is seen as the “acceleration phase” for the government’s 2047 development goals.
- Market Impact: Since it falls on a weekend, the “special trading session” will allow investors to react to the FM’s announcements in real-time, preventing a massive gap-up or gap-down opening on Monday morning.