Tunisia country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (BN)
📍 Tunisia
Theme Independence Day 2027
Tunisia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Tunis, the national observance is Independence Day on 20 March, and the national colours are red and white. Tunisia became independent from France on 20 March 1956.
Capital and region (BN)
Tunis is the capital. Tunisia sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Tunis clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 20 March 2027. Tunisia became independent from France on 20 March 1956. Locally it is called Eid al-Istiqlal. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital is Tunis.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 20 March 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Tunisia became independent from France on 20 March 1956.
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