Religious Holidays:

Tunisia is a liberal country, the first from North Africa to recognize the emancipation of women. But it is a Muslim country that has religious feasts and rules of life and behavior needed in respect of Tunisian hosts. All these traditional Muslim festivals, being based on the lunar calendar, take place on different dates from one year to another.
Ramadan: Mandatory at the age of puberty, the fast begins at dawn (around 4 am) and ends at sunset. Everything is closed and cities live in slow motion during the day while in the dark shows, carnivals and ceremonies are organized. In the most distant countries, it is wrong for foreigners to meddle in the festivities at night. Spirituality but also the joy are the qualities sought during Ramadan. When? From August 11 to September 10, 2010.
Lailat al-Qadr (the Feast of the revelation of the Koran): This is the Night of Destiny (literally the Night of Majesty, Grandeur and Luxury), during which the angel Gabriel descended to Mohammed to reveal the word of Allah. Celebration of the revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. The beginning of the night of Qadr al Lailat is the holiest night of the year.
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan): Eid el-Fitr, or what the Tunisians also called Aid el Saghir corresponds to the end of Ramadan. After 30 days of fasting, is a day of rejoicing that leaves room for a great explosion of joy. We meet for early morning prayer at the mosque. We share a meal with family, neighbors and friends. We offer gifts to family and alms to the poor.
Eid-el-Kebir (Eid al-Adha): During the Feast of Sacrifice or feast of sacrifice, we remember the sacrifice of Isaac. It is a moment of sharing: the families gather and the rich give to the poor. After prayer, they sacrifice a sheep or another animal that is consumed in a large family meal. A third of the meat is given to the poor. The day before, the same day and the next day, the institutions are closed.
Muled: the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mahomed.
Ras el Am Hejre: marking the beginning of the year in the Islamic calendar.

Secular holidays:

Martyrs Day: April 9 Commemoration of Martyrs Day of April 9, 1938 in remembrance of the shed blood of fighters for the independence of Tunisia.
Pilgrimage to Djerba Ghriba: Every May, the 33rd day of Passover, thousands of pilgrims from around the world come to pray in the synagogue. The opportunity for non believers to attend the religious fervor and especially to discover an island open to the sea where Jewish and Arab communities have long lived in peace.
Day of African Unity: Across the continent, Africa Day commemorates the establishment in 1963. Numerous activities and ceremonies are held across the continent. Tunisian Republic Day: July 25th Commemoration of the Proclamation of the Republic on 25 July each year.
World Tourism Day: September 27 This initiative launched by the World Tourism Organization aims to stimulate industry growth, protection of cultural heritage, environment and human rights.
New Year s Day: January 1
Independence Day: March 20
Youth Day: 21 March
Labour Day: 01 Mai
Day of Women: August 13
Evacuation Day: October 15