Tunisia: Public Holidays

Muslim festival dates change according to local sightings of lunar phases. Muslims fast during the day and feast at night during the month of Ramadan leading up to Eid al-Fitr and normal businesses may be interrupted. Some restaurants also close during the day.

1 January New Year's Day
Late Februar/early March Mouled (Prophet's Birthday)
20 March Independence Day
21 March Youth Day
9 April Martyrs' Day
1 May Labour Day
25 July Republic Day
13 August Women's Day
Mid to September to October Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
7 Nov New Era Day
Mid to late November Eid al-Idha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Early to mid December Hegire (Islamic New Year).