Evacuation Day is a cultural holiday celebrated in Tunisia on October 15th each year. This holiday commemorates the retreat of the last French soldiers from Bizerte on this day in 1963, marking the end of French colonization in Tunisia. Tunisians celebrate this day with parades, speeches, and other festivities. It is a day to honor the country’s independence and to remember the sacrifices made by those who fought for Tunisia’s freedom. Schools and most businesses are closed, and the general population has the day off.