Cameroon Public Holidays 2026
Official calendar of holidays and observances
Quick Facts
Official Holiday Calendar
New Year's Day
First day of the calendar year
Youth Day
Celebration of Cameroon's youth
National Day
Unification of Cameroon
Good Friday
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion
Labour Day
International Workers' Day
Ascension Day
Christian feast celebrating the ascension of Jesus
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice
Assumption of Mary
Christian feast of the Assumption
Mawlid
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Discover Cameroon's Rich Holiday Heritage
Your guide to African celebrations — from ancient traditions to modern observances.
Historical Timeline
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Smart Filtering
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Regional Insights
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Calendar Integration
Track both solar and lunar calendar celebrations.