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Public Holiday Nationwide

Independence Day

Saturday, March 20, 2027
March 2027
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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

📣 Traveler notes

Tunisia, a North African country on the Mediterranean coast, offers diverse tourism experiences, including beaches, ancient ruins, desert culture, and local cuisine. The tourist infrastructure is well-developed.

  • Independence Day (March 20th) often leads to fully booked accommodations; early planning is advised.
  • As a Muslim-majority country, modest dress is recommended outside beaches and hotels. Dress codes become more conservative in southern areas. Religious minorities are free to practice their faiths, but proselytizing to Muslims is prohibited. During Ramadan, note strict daylight fasting and observe local customs regarding food and drink.

About this holiday

Tunisian independence was finalized through negotiations with France, concluding the colonial protectorate in 1956.