Cameroon public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Cameroon. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Youth Day |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 20, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Mawlid (estimated) |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| February 11, 2027 | Thursday | Youth Day |
| March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated) |
| May 20, 2027 | Thursday | National Day |
| August 14, 2027 | Saturday | Mawlid (estimated) |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Assumption Day |
| August 16, 2027 | Monday | Assumption Day (observed) |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Cameroon have in 2026?
11 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Cameroon?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Cameroon holiday?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How do I check Cameroon business days in code?
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