Tunisia Public Holidays 2026
Tunisia 2026 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.
Weekend Days: Saturday & Sunday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-14 | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Revolution Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Friday, March 20, 2026 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Friday, March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (2 days) | Religious |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | National |
| 2026-05-26 | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (2 days) | Religious |
| 2026-07-25 | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Republic Day | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Prophet's Birthday | Religious |
2026 Holiday Summary
Total public holidays: 8
National holidays: 5
Religious holidays: 3
Weekend days: Saturday & Sunday
About Public Holidays in Tunisia
Tunisia's public holiday calendar combines national history, Islamic tradition, and a distinctly modern social character. Independence Day on 20 March marks Tunisia's independence from French protectorate in 1956, while 14 January Revolution Day commemorates the 2011 uprising. In some years Independence Day and Eid Al-Fitr fall on the same date — as is the case in 2026 — creating an unusual confluence in the holiday calendar. Republic Day on 25 July commemorates the declaration of the Tunisian Republic in 1957. Tunisia observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend like Morocco and Lebanon, reflecting its historically strong ties with Europe. Labour Day on 1 May is also observed as a public holiday. Tunisia's economy is based on tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and services, with the work week running Monday through Friday and the weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday dates shift each year according to the lunar Hijri calendar.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Government ministries and public institutions close on all officially declared public holidays.
- Tunisian Labour Code entitles private sector employees to paid leave on public holidays.
- Most retail outlets and restaurants continue operating with adjusted hours during Eid periods.
- Islamic holiday dates are announced by official religious authorities following moon sighting.
Public Holiday Details 2026
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.