Islamic New Year
Public HolidayMajor
Ras el Am el Hejri
Details
- Country
Tunisia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- June 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Islamic New Year a public holiday in Tunisia?
- Yes, Islamic New Year is an official public holiday in Tunisia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Islamic New Year 2027?
- Islamic New Year 2027 falls on June 6, 2027.
- What is Islamic New Year called locally in Tunisia?
- Islamic New Year is locally known as "Ras el Am el Hejri" in Tunisia.