Tunisia Travel Guide - Public Holidays

Below are Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
10 Jan Hegire (Islamic New Year).
20 Mar Independence Day.
20 Mar Mouled (Prophet's Anniversary).
21 Mar Youth Day. 
9 Apr Martyrs' Day.
1 May Labour Day.
25 Jul Republic Day.
13 Aug Women's Day. 
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
7 Nov New Era Day. 
9 Dec Eid al-Idha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
29 Dec Hegire (Islamic New Year).

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
10 Jan Hegire (Islamic New Year).
9 Mar Mouled (Prophet's Birthday).
20 Mar Independence Day.
21 Mar Youth Day. 
9 Apr Martyrs' Day.
1 May Labour Day.
25 Jul Republic Day.
13 Aug Women's Day. 
20 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
7 Nov New Era Day. 
27 Nov Eid al-Idha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
29 Dec Hegire (Islamic New Year).

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Idha may last for two days.