Public holidays
Tunisia: 16 public holiday dates in 2026 (16 days off) and 17 in 2027 (17 days off), with 248 working days in 2026 and 251 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 14 January 2026 | 2026-W03 | Revolution and Youth Day | Yes |
| Friday 20 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Saturday 21 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Yes |
| Sunday 22 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Yes |
| Thursday 9 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Martyrs' Day | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 26 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Day of Arafah | Yes |
| Wednesday 27 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Thursday 28 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Yes |
| Friday 29 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Yes |
| Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | Islamic New Year | Yes |
| Saturday 25 July 2026 | 2026-W30 | Republic Day | Yes |
| Thursday 13 August 2026 | 2026-W33 | Women's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 25 August 2026 | 2026-W35 | Prophet's Birthday | Yes |
| Thursday 15 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | Evacuation Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Thursday 14 January 2027 | 2027-W02 | Revolution and Youth Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Wednesday 10 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Yes |
| Thursday 11 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Yes |
| Saturday 20 March 2027 | 2027-W11 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 9 April 2027 | 2027-W14 | Martyrs' Day | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Saturday 15 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Day of Arafah | Yes |
| Sunday 16 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Yes |
| Tuesday 18 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Yes |
| Sunday 6 June 2027 | 2027-W22 | Islamic New Year | Yes |
| Sunday 25 July 2027 | 2027-W29 | Republic Day | Yes |
| Friday 13 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | Women's Day | Yes |
| Saturday 14 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | Prophet's Birthday | Yes |
| Friday 15 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Evacuation Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday 20 March 2026 | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | −11 days |
| Day of Arafah | Tuesday 26 May 2026 | Saturday 15 May 2027 | −11 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday 27 May 2026 | Sunday 16 May 2027 | −11 days |
| Prophet's Birthday | Tuesday 25 August 2026 | Saturday 14 August 2027 | −11 days |
| Islamic New Year | Tuesday 16 June 2026 | Sunday 6 June 2027 | −10 days |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| April | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| May | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| June | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| December | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Q1 | 61 | 59 | −2 |
| Q2 | 58 | 62 | +4 |
| Q3 | 64 | 65 | +1 |
| Q4 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Year | 248 | 251 | +3 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
The holiday for the Tunisian revolution, which was sparked by the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi on 17 December 2010 and ousted Ben Ali on 14 January 2011.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.
Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.
9 April remembers the Tunisians killed in 1938.
At work: A solemn day, so avoid "enjoy" wishes.
International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a "great international demonstration" for the eight-hour day.
At work: Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.
The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah. It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and is followed by Eid al-Adha. Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat and the plain of Arafat in Saudi Arabia, where the Prophet Muhammad gave one of his last sermons. Fasting on the day is highly recommended for Muslims who are not on pilgrimage.
At work: Fine to mention. A calm, reflective day, and it comes just before Eid al-Adha.
Eid al-Adha, the "festival of the sacrifice", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.
At work: Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.
Eid al-Adha, the "festival of the sacrifice", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.
At work: Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.
The Islamic (Hijri) New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. It is observed by most Muslims on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic era begins with the Hijrah, the emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is observed as a public holiday by 24 countries.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off in the countries that observe it.
25 July marks 1957, when the National Assembly abolished the monarchy and proclaimed a republic, with Habib Bourguiba as its first president.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
13 August is National Women's Day. It commemorates the adoption of the Code of Personal Status.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.
At work: Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.
15 October marks the French handover of Bizerte, on 15 October 1963, after the conclusion of the Algerian War.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
Marks 20 March 1956, when Tunisia became independent from France.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
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