How many long weekends are there in Tunisia in 2026?

Tunisia has 17 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 9 natural long weekends and 8 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Tunisia?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Tunisia, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Tunisia holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Tunisia include New Year's Day (4 days off), Independence Day (3 days off), Martyrs' Day (4 days off).

🏖️ Tunisia Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

11 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around Eid al-Adha → get 5 consecutive days

Wed, May 27

17 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Independence Day

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Martyrs' Day

Thursday, Thu, Apr 9

Public Holiday

Labour Day

Friday, Fri, May 1

Public Holiday

Eid al-Adha

Wednesday, Wed, May 27

Public Holiday

May

Labour DayFri, May 1
Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Thu, May 28

June

Islamic New YearTue, Jun 16

August

Women's DayThu, Aug 13
The Prophet's BirthdayMon, Aug 24
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25

October

Evacuation DayThu, Oct 15

December

Revolution and Youth DayThu, Dec 17

🇹🇳 Long Weekends in Tunisia 2026

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 1, get 4 off

Martyrs' Day

Thu, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 12 · April

Bridge days: Friday, Apr 10

Take 1, get 5 off

Eid al-Adha

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

Bridge days: Friday, May 29

Take 1, get 4 off

Islamic New Year

Sat, Jun 13 – Tue, Jun 16 · June

Bridge days: Monday, Jun 15

Take 1, get 4 off

Women's Day

Thu, Aug 13 – Sun, Aug 16 · August

Bridge days: Friday, Aug 14

Take 1, get 4 off

Evacuation Day

Thu, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 18 · October

Bridge days: Friday, Oct 16

Take 1, get 4 off

Revolution and Youth Day

Thu, Dec 17 – Sun, Dec 20 · December

Bridge days: Friday, Dec 18

Take 1, get 4 off

Eid al-Fitr

Sat, Mar 6 – Tue, Mar 9 · March

Bridge days: Monday, Mar 8

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Independence Day

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

The Prophet's Birthday

Sat, Aug 22 – Mon, Aug 24 · August

4 days off — no leave needed

Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)

Sat, Aug 22 – Tue, Aug 25 · August

3 days off — no leave needed

New Year's Day

Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Martyrs' Day

Fri, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 11 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Women's Day

Fri, Aug 13 – Sun, Aug 15 · August

3 days off — no leave needed

Evacuation Day

Fri, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 17 · October

3 days off — no leave needed

Revolution and Youth Day

Fri, Dec 17 – Sun, Dec 19 · December

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Tunisia in 2026?: Tunisia has 17 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 9 natural long weekends and 8 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Tunisia?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Tunisia, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Tunisia holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Tunisia include New Year's Day (4 days off), Independence Day (3 days off), Martyrs' Day (4 days off).