Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr in Tunisia, often called Eid Esseghir, begins on 1 Shawwal and ends Ramadan's month of fasting. Its religious core includes the morning Eid prayer and zakat al-fitr given before prayer so people in need can take part. The Gregorian date is not fixed: Tunisian authorities announce it after the national lunar-confirmation process.

The feast combines worship with visiting and strongly regional food traditions. Children often receive new clothes or small gifts, while hosts offer pastries and coffee. Nabeul reporting documents its own preparations and customs; Sfax, Tunis, Kairouan and other communities should not be described as if they serve the same sweets or follow one timetable.

Decree No. 2021-223 grants public employees three days for Eid al-Fitr. The Presidency of the Government confirmed March 20, 21 and 22 in 2026 and resumption of normal winter hours on Monday, March 23. Presidential Decree No. 2021-223 grants holiday leave to personnel of the State, local authorities and administrative public institutions; its wording is not a blanket rule for every private workplace. Labour Code articles 107-110 provide that paid non-working holidays in private employment are fixed by decree or collective agreements, protect covered pay and add an equal indemnity where an employee in a non-stoppable activity works the holiday. Employees must therefore check the rule or collective agreement governing their sector. Neither cited text creates a general next-working-day substitute when a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday.