Eid al-Fitr
Nationwide public holiday in Tunisia · عيد الفطر
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 March | Friday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 9 March | Tuesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Tunisia.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Tue 9 Mar – Thu 11 Mar is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Take Monday 8 March off and get 6 days in a row (Sat 6 Mar – Thu 11 Mar).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Tunis around 9 March: high 18°C (64°F), low 9°C (49°F), rain on 29% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Tunis. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 9 March in Tunis: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Tunisia
Wednesday, 10 March 2027
Eid al-Fitr in other countries
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
More for Tunisia
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.