Maharashtra Declares Jan 15 Public Holiday for Local Body Elections

• Maharashtra government declared January 15, 2026, a public holiday for local body elections under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
• The holiday applies to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
• This special holiday was not part of the 24 public holidays previously announced for 2026.
• State Election Commission announced single-phase elections on January 15, with BMC results on January 16.
• Over 1 crore voters are eligible for the BMC election, with nominations closing on December 30, 2025.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra mandates Jan 15, 2026, as a public holiday for crucial local body elections.