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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Evacuation Day
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
15
Holiday
FRI
16
Bridge Day
SAT
17
Weekend
SUN
18
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on October 16
📣 Traveler notes
Tunisia, situated on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, offers diverse experiences including ancient ruins, Mediterranean beaches, desert culture, and local cuisine. The infrastructure is generally developed.
- Independence Day (March 20th) often results in fully booked hotels; advance booking is advised.
- During Ramadan, expect reduced activity levels as many shops and restaurants close during daylight hours. However, key areas like the Tunis medina remain active in the evening.
- As a Muslim-majority nation, respectful dress is advised, particularly outside beach areas and hotels. Modesty is generally recommended, though some skin exposure is tolerated on beaches. Southern Tunisia tends to be more traditional and conservative than the capital.
About this holiday
In Tunisia, this day commemorates the French army's departure on October 15, 1963.