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Public Holidays in Tunisia 2026 – Islamic & National Holidays

ByUzair ul haq
Public Holidays in Tunisia

Tunisia’s 2026 public holiday calendar includes fixed national commemorations and Islamic holidays whose Gregorian dates depend on the lunar calendar. The country’s legal holiday framework is set out in Presidential Decree No. 2021-223, while the dates of variable Islamic observances are confirmed through official announcements. This guide explains the 2026 holiday system without duplicating the dynamic VisaBoards holiday schedule.

Next Public Holiday in Tunisia

Date Day Holiday Status
August 25, 2026 Tuesday Mouled – Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Confirmed

Public Holidays in Tunisia 2026

Date Day Holiday Status
January 1, 2026 Thursday New Year's Day Confirmed
March 20, 2026 Friday Eid al-Fitr Confirmed
March 20, 2026 Friday Independence Day Confirmed
March 21, 2026 Saturday Eid al-Fitr Confirmed
March 22, 2026 Sunday Eid al-Fitr Confirmed
April 9, 2026 Thursday Martyrs' Day Confirmed
May 1, 2026 Friday Labour Day Confirmed
May 27, 2026 Wednesday Eid al-Adha Confirmed
May 28, 2026 Thursday Eid al-Adha Confirmed
June 16, 2026 Tuesday Islamic New Year Confirmed
July 25, 2026 Saturday Republic Day Confirmed
August 13, 2026 Thursday Women's Day Confirmed
August 25, 2026 Tuesday Mouled – Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Confirmed
October 15, 2026 Thursday Evacuation Day Confirmed
December 17, 2026 Thursday Revolution Day Confirmed

How Public Holidays Are Defined in Tunisia

Tunisia’s principal framework for public-administration holidays is Presidential Decree No. 2021-223 of 7 December 2021. The decree specifies the holidays that give entitlement to leave for personnel of the State, local authorities and public administrative establishments.

The decree recognizes eight fixed-date holidays: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Martyrs’ Day, Labour Day, Republic Day, Women’s Day, Evacuation Day and Revolution Day. It also recognizes four Islamic holiday periods: Islamic New Year, Mouled, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

National Holidays in Tunisia

Tunisia has several national commemorative holidays with dates fixed by law. Independence Day is observed on 20 March, Martyrs’ Day on 9 April, Republic Day on 25 July, Women’s Day on 13 August, Evacuation Day on 15 October and Revolution Day on 17 December.

Because these dates are fixed in the legal framework, they do not depend on lunar observation. New Year’s Day on 1 January and Labour Day on 1 May are also included among the fixed public holidays.

Islamic Public Holidays in Tunisia

The Islamic holidays recognized by Tunisia include Islamic New Year, Mouled, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Their Gregorian dates change from year to year because the Islamic calendar follows lunar months.

Presidential Decree No. 2021-223 provides one day for Islamic New Year, one day for Mouled, three days for Eid al-Fitr and two days for Eid al-Adha. The precise Gregorian dates are established separately for the relevant year.

Eid al-Fitr in 2026

The Presidency of Government announced three days of leave for Eid al-Fitr in 2026: 20, 21 and 22 March. The first day of Eid therefore coincided with Tunisia’s fixed Independence Day on 20 March.

Eid al-Adha in 2026

The Presidency of Government formally announced 27 and 28 May 2026 as the two Eid al-Adha holiday days for State personnel, local authorities and public administrative establishments.

Islamic New Year in 2026

The Presidency of Government initially stated that the Islamic New Year holiday would fall on either 16 or 17 June 2026, depending on lunar observation. The Mufti of the Republic subsequently confirmed Tuesday, 16 June 2026 as the first day of Muharram 1448, fixing the holiday date.

Mouled in 2026

The Mufti of the Republic confirmed that Mouled, the observance of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, falls on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The announcement followed the determination that 14 August 2026 was the first day of Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448.

Why Some Tunisian Holiday Dates Change Each Year

Tunisia’s fixed national holidays remain on the same Gregorian dates each year, but Islamic observances move through the Gregorian calendar. Their dates depend on the beginning of the relevant Islamic lunar month and may therefore remain provisional until the competent religious authority confirms the lunar calendar.

This distinction is particularly important when planning around Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year and Mouled. Calendar predictions can be useful for advance planning, but the final Tunisian date should be based on an official announcement when lunar confirmation is required.

Public Holiday Entitlements in Tunisia’s Public Administration

Presidential Decree No. 2021-223 specifically establishes holiday leave for employees of the State, local authorities and public establishments of an administrative nature. Government notices for Islamic holidays also use this public-administration framework when announcing the applicable days of leave.

Readers should not automatically assume that every employment arrangement in the private sector is governed in exactly the same way. Employer obligations can depend on applicable labour rules, sector agreements and individual employment arrangements.

When Two Holidays Fall on the Same Date

In 2026, 20 March has a special overlap in Tunisia’s calendar. Independence Day is permanently observed on 20 March, while the confirmed first day of Eid al-Fitr in 2026 also fell on 20 March.

These remain two distinct recognized holidays even though they occupy the same calendar date. For database purposes, each holiday can therefore be recorded separately while sharing the same date.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the next public holiday in Tunisia?

The next public holiday changes throughout the year. Check the Next Public Holiday in Tunisia section above for the current VisaBoards database-generated result.

How many public holiday dates does Tunisia have in 2026?

The verified 2026 dataset contains 15 holiday entries across 14 distinct calendar dates. The difference occurs because Independence Day and the first day of Eid al-Fitr both fall on 20 March 2026.

How many days is Eid al-Fitr in Tunisia?

Tunisia’s Presidential Decree No. 2021-223 provides three days of holiday leave for Eid al-Fitr. In 2026, the Presidency of Government announced those days as 20, 21 and 22 March.

How many days is Eid al-Adha in Tunisia?

Presidential Decree No. 2021-223 provides two holiday days for Eid al-Adha. For 2026, the officially announced dates were 27 and 28 May.

When is Mouled in Tunisia in 2026?

Mouled falls on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 in Tunisia. The date was confirmed by the Mufti of the Republic after the beginning of Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 was established.

When is the Islamic New Year in Tunisia in 2026?

The Islamic New Year was observed on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The date was confirmed after lunar observation established the first day of Muharram 1448.

Are Tunisia’s Islamic holiday dates fixed every year?

No. Islamic holidays follow the Hijri lunar calendar, so their Gregorian dates change each year. Final dates may depend on lunar observation and an announcement by the relevant Tunisian authority.

Who determines Tunisia’s lunar holiday dates?

The Mufti of the Republic plays a central role in confirming the beginning of Islamic lunar months used to determine religious observances. The Presidency of Government issues public-administration leave notices where applicable.

Official Sources for Public Holidays in Tunisia

Uzair ul haq

CEO Visaboards & IT Consultant

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