Cameroon holiday calendar
Public holidays in Cameroon 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Cameroon public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 10
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Cameroon
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Cameroon calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. May is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
Cameroon holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 10 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayCameroon’s January 1 civil legal holiday opening the Gregorian calendar year nationwide. | Public holiday | — | |
| Youth DayThe February 11 civil holiday foregrounding young people, education and citizenship across Cameroon. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-FitrCameroon’s 2026 legal holiday for Djouldé Soumaé, the Muslim festival ending Ramadan. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayThe legal Christian holiday on the Friday before Western Easter Sunday in Cameroon. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayCameroon’s May 1 civil holiday recognising workers, labour rights and social dialogue. | Public holiday | — | |
| Ascension DayThe Christian legal holiday observed 39 days after Western Easter Sunday in Cameroon. | Public holiday | — | |
| National DayThe May 20 civil holiday commemorating the 1972 referendum and Cameroon’s unitary state. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-AdhaCameroon’s 2026 legal holiday for Djouldé Laïhadji, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. | Public holiday | — | |
| Assumption DayThe August 15 legal Christian holiday associated with Mary’s Assumption in Cameroon. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayCameroon’s December 25 legal Christian holiday for Christmas worship and family gatherings. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Cameroon holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- minfopra.gov.cmPrimary calendar source
- prc.cmPrimary calendar source
- prc.cmPrimary calendar source