Tunisia School Holidays (2026)

The Ministry of Education in Tunisia is responsible for releasing the school calendar for each year. For more updated information about school holidays in Tunisia, visit education.gov.tn for the original releases.

When are the school holidays in Tunisia?

Which are the other holidays in Tunisia?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day in Tunisia marks the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Independence Day
Tunisian Independence Day is celebrated every March 20th. This holiday remembers Tunisia’s independence from France.

Youth Day
Youth Day in Tunisia is a special day which remembers the youth’s important contribution to the society.

Martyr’s Day
Celebrated every April 9th each year, Martyr’s Day commemorates the lives of people who sacrificed their lives for the country to gain independence.

Labor Day
Labor Day in Tunisia remembers the rights of workers and laborers. It is celebrated every May 1st.

Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the Ramadan where Muslims fast for one month.

Republic Day
Republic Day marks the holiday when the monarchy was abolished in Tunisia and the Republic of Tunisia was declared.

Women’s Day
National Women’s Day is celebrated in Tunisia every year on August 13.

Eid Al Adha
Eid al-Adha is a Muslim festival which commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son to Allah.

Hegire (Islamic New Year)
This holiday marks the first day of Muharram, the beginning of the Islamic year, as a national public holiday each year.

Evacuation Day
The public holiday commemorates the final evacuation of the last French forces from Bizerte, Tunisia.

New Era Day
New Era Day in Tunisia commemorates the day Ben Ali took over Tunisia.

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