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Evacuation Day

October 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.