Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Tunis
Tunis operates on a Monday-to-Friday schedule for public sector and corporate offices, while retail and dining run seven days. Single-session hours apply during summer and Ramadan.
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Corporate headquarters, international organizations, and private companies.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Tunisia
A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Summer Single Session (Seance Unique)
During July and August, public government offices and banks switch to a continuous single session, operating from roughly 08:00 until 13:30 or 14:30, closing for the remainder of the afternoon.
Ramadan Operations
During the holy month of Ramadan, government offices and financial institutions open earlier and close by early afternoon. Retail shops often close before sunset and reopen late into the evening.
Friday Prayer Schedule
Government administrative offices take an extended lunch break on Fridays, typically from 13:00 to 14:30, to accommodate communal Friday afternoon prayers.
Medina Souks vs Modern Malls
Shops in the historic Medina generally operate Monday to Saturday during daylight hours and close on Sundays. Modern shopping malls in Berges du Lac and Ennasr stay open daily until late evening.