Revolution and Youth Day is a cherished national holiday in Tunisia. It commemorates the beginning of the Tunisian Revolution, also known as the Jasmine Revolution, which sparked the Arab Spring and led to the ousting of longtime President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.

When is Revolution and Youth Day?

Revolution and Youth Day is observed annually on December 17.

The following is the list of Revolution and Youth Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Revolution and Youth Day?

The Tunisian Revolution, also known as the Jasmine Revolution, began on December 17, 2010, in the city of Sidi Bouzid.

A young street vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi, set himself on fire in front of a government building after being harassed and humiliated by municipal officials. His act of self-immolation was a desperate protest against unemployment, corruption, and state repression, and it ignited a nationwide uprising.

Massive protests quickly spread across Tunisia, led by youth, workers and civil society groups.

On January 14, 2011, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who had ruled Tunisia for 23 years, fled the country.

Tunisia's uprising was the first successful revolution of the Arab Spring, inspiring protests across the Arab world.

Initially, January 14 was commemorated as Revolution Day, marking Ben Ali's ouster.

In 2021, President Kais Saied changed the official holiday date to December 17, the day the revolution actually began.

The new name became "Revolution and Youth Day", to emphasize both the start of the revolution and the central role of Tunisia's youth.