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Islamic New Year (estimated)

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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 25 Holiday
FRI 26 Bridge Day
SAT 27 Weekend
SUN 28 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 26

📣 Traveler notes

Tunisia provides established tourism infrastructure suitable for beach relaxation, exploring ancient ruins, experiencing desert culture, and enjoying local cuisine.

  • Plan accommodations early for Independence Day (March 20th) due to potential high occupancy.
  • Modest dress is recommended, particularly outside beach areas. Dress codes tend to be more conservative further south. While minority religions are permitted, proselytizing is discouraged. Visitors should observe local customs, especially during Ramadan.

About this holiday

The Islamic New Year is an estimated observance. Tunisia is a North African country with historical sites like Carthage and the Great Mosque of Kairouan. Arabic is the primary language, with French used in some administrative and educational contexts. The population is predominantly Arab and Muslim.