This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Cameroon in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Cameroon.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Cameroon January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
Youth Day | Cameroon February 11 2026, Wednesday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr | Cameroon March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
March Equinox | Cameroon March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
Good Friday | Cameroon April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
Easter Sunday | Cameroon April 5 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
Labour Day | Cameroon May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
Ascension Day | Cameroon May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
National Day | Cameroon May 20 2026, Wednesday |
National |
Eid al-Adha | Cameroon May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
June Solstice | Cameroon June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Assumption of Mary | Cameroon August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
The Prophet's Birthday | Cameroon August 26 2026, Wednesday |
National |
September Equinox | Cameroon September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
Independence of Southern British Cameroons from UK | Cameroon October 1 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
December Solstice | Cameroon December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | Cameroon December 25 2026, Friday |
National |