Mumbai BMC Polls: Public Holiday, Market Closure on Jan 15; Dry Days Declared

• Maharashtra Municipal Election 2026 for BMC and 28 other corporations will be held on January 15.
• January 15 is a public holiday for government, semi-government, banks, and central government offices within BMC limits.
• BSE and NSE will remain closed for trading on January 15 due to the municipal elections.
• A four-day dry period, banning alcohol sales, is declared from January 13 to January 16 in 29 civic body areas.
• Essential services, public transport (BEST buses, Mumbai Local Trains), and polling station facilities will be operational.

Why It Matters: Mumbai observes a public holiday on January 15 for BMC polls, with markets closed and dry days in effect.