Republic Day is observed in Tunisia every July 25 to commemorate the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the Republic of Tunisia. This significant event took place when the National Assembly, following the country's independence from French rule in 1956, declared Tunisia a republic. The transition was marked by the abdication of King Muhammad VIII al-Amin and the assumption of office by Habib Bourguiba as the first President of Tunisia. The day honors the shift from a monarchy to a republican form of government, reflecting the nation's historical journey towards independence and self-governance.