Eid al-Fitr in Tunisia
Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday in Tunisia. A presidential decree grants three days of leave to state employees, local government employees and staff of public administrative establishments.[1]
A holiday tied to the Islamic calendar
Tunisia’s holiday calendar places Eid al-Fitr on 1 Shawwal, following Ramadan. The Gregorian date changes from year to year.[1]
Eid al-Fitr is also known as the Feast of Breaking the Fast. The Tunisian decree establishes its public-holiday status.[1]
Who receives leave
The presidential decree lists three days of leave for personnel of the state, local authorities and public administrative establishments. It distinguishes Eid al-Fitr from Eid al-Adha, for which it lists two days.[1]
The decree’s stated scope is those public-sector employees and institutions. Check opening hours with businesses, shops and transport services before you go.[1]
Practical planning
For residents and visitors, the clearest documented effect is on public administration: offices covered by the decree receive three days of holiday leave.[1][2]
Check directly with any office or service you plan to use, and confirm its schedule before travelling. This is especially useful when an errand depends on a particular public agency, since that agency falls within the decree’s stated scope.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday in Tunisia?
Yes. The decree grants three days of leave to state employees, local government employees and staff of public administrative establishments.[1]
When does Eid al-Fitr fall?
Tunisia’s calendar uses 1 Shawwal for the holiday, so its Gregorian date changes each year.[1]
Are banks, shops and public transport closed?
The decree covers specified public employees and administrative establishments. Check opening hours with banks, shops and transport services before making plans.[1]
Sources and references
Sources used for End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) in Tunisia:
- Décret Présidentiel n° 2021-223 du 7 décembre 2021, fixant les jours fériés donnant lieu à congé au profit des personnels de l’Etat, des collectivités locales et des établissements publics à caractère administratif- DCAF Legal Databases – Tunisie
- Avis- Présidence du Gouvernement – Tunisie