National Day in Cameroon

Quick Facts

Holiday Type

Classification in Cameroon

Public

Established

Officially instituted in Cameroon

1972

About National Day

Unification of Cameroon

Celebrates the independence of Mauritius from the UK in 1968.

Commemorates when Cameroon replaced its federal structure with a unitary state in 1972

Practical Information in Cameroon

Banks

Banks are closed

🏦 Closed

Schools

Educational institutions are closed

🏫 Closed

Government Offices

Government services unavailable

🏛️ Closed

Historical Significance in Cameroon

Marks the abolition of the federal system in favor of a united republic in 1972.

Calendar Details

Calendar Systems

gregorian

On this day in African history

• 1975 J. M. Kariuki identified at Nairobi City Mortuary, triggering nationwide protests and student demonstrations. · Kenya

In Cameroon, around 1972

• 1972 The Ahmadou Adhijo Stadium, named after Cameroon’s president, opens in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the first day of football matches of the 1972 Africa Cu... · Cameroon

Historical Timeline

1972

Instituted in Cameroon

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Holiday officially established in Cameroon

📅 Established

2026

Last observed in Cameroon

🇨🇲

Final celebration recorded in Cameroon

⏰ Last Observed

Alternative & Historical Names in Cameroon

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Cameroon

Also Known As:

Fête Nationale

Current Status in Cameroon

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Cameroon

Last observed: 2026 Public Holiday

Date: March 12, 2026

Other Countries Celebrating National Day

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Chad

Mar 12 Public

🇨🇬

Congo

Mar 12 Public

🇲🇺

Mauritius

Mar 12 Public

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