Mumbai Election Holiday: Big news! Public holiday on January 15 in 29 places including Mumbai; Government issues official notification

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The third and final phase of campaigning for the 29 municipal corporation elections in the state is underway, with prominent leaders taking to the field. For this election, which will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the state government has declared a public holiday on the day of voting. This holiday will apply to all 29 municipal corporation areas in the state, including Mumbai, providing convenient time for employees, workers, and voters to cast their votes.

The Election Commission has completed administrative preparations along with EVMs, and according to the state government's notification, government, semi-government offices, corporations, banks, and central government offices will remain closed. This holiday also applies to voters working outside the constituency. The notification has been sent to all departments, and an appeal has been made to actively participate in the festival of democracy on the day of voting.

The Election Commission has completed administrative preparations along with EVMs, and according to the state government's notification, government, semi-government offices, corporations, banks, and central government offices will remain closed. This holiday is also applicable to voters working outside the constituency. The notification has been sent to all departments, and an appeal has been made to actively participate in the festival of democracy on the day of voting.