Cameroon Public Holidays 2026
January
February
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Youth Day Holiday
Youth Day Holiday is a public holiday in Cameroon
Youth Day
Youth Day is a public holiday in Cameroon
Youth Day Observed
Youth Day is a public holiday in Cameroon
March
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
May
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labour Day Observed
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Cameroon
Eid al-Fitr Observed
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
August
Public Holiday
Public Holiday is a public holiday in Cameroon
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Assumption of Mary Observed
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
The Prophet's Birthday Observed
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.