Public Holidays in Cameroon
Every public holiday in Cameroon for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Cameroon public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 11 | Wednesday | Youth Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 20 | Wednesday | National Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Cameroon public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 11 | Thursday | Youth Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 20 | Thursday | National Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Cameroon public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 11 | Friday | Youth Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 20 | Saturday | National Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
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About holidays in Cameroon
This page lists Cameroon's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Cameroon?
Cameroon has 8 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Cameroon?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Cameroon nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.