Republic Day in Tunisia is to commemorate the abolition of the monarchy and the declaration of the Republic of Tunisia in 1957. It marks the transformation of the country from a constitutional monarchy under the Bey of Tunis into a modern republic, with Habib Bourguiba becoming the first President.

When is Republic Day?

Republic Day is celebrated annually on July 25.

The following is the list of Republic Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Republic Day?

Tunisia was under French protectorate rule from 1881 until March 20, 1956, when it gained independence.

After independence, Tunisia remained a constitutional monarchy under Muhammad VIII al-Amin, known as Lamine Bey, the last ruler of the Husainid dynasty. However, the Neo Destour Party, led by Habib Bourguiba, viewed the monarchy as a symbolic remnant of colonial influence and incompatible with the vision of a modern state.

On July 25, 1957, Tunisia's National Constituent Assembly abolished the monarchy, proclaimed Tunisia a republic, and appointed Habib Bourguiba as the first President. This move officially ended over 250 years of monarchical rule and launched a new political system based on republican values and popular sovereignty.

In the same year (1957), the new government designated July 25 as a national public holiday to commemorate the founding of the Republic.