Cameroon public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in Cameroon for 2026, with the law and the authority behind the list.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayJour de l'An | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Youth DayFête de la Jeunesse | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good FridayVendredi Saint | Date follows Easter |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour DayFête du Travail | |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension | Date follows Easter |
| 20 May 2026 | Wednesday | National DayFête Nationale | |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | AssumptionAssomption | Falls on a Saturday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayNoël | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan)Djouldé Soumaé | No government notice found. The Muslim moon commission (CNCL) reportedly announced Friday 20 March 2026 (news reports), not an official decree | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sheep)Djouldé Laïhadji | No government notice found. The Muslim moon commission (CNCL) reportedly announced Wednesday 27 May 2026 (news reports), not an official decree | |
Cameroon public holidays 2026: common questions
How many public holidays are there in Cameroon in 2026?
Cameroon lists 10 public holidays for 2026. 8 have a date in our data and 2 will be set by official announcement. Cameroon's law lists ten legal holidays; Easter Monday and Pentecost Monday are not among them, and the two Muslim holidays are fixed by moon sighting.
What is the next public holiday in Cameroon?
Christmas Day, on Friday, 25 December 2026, in 76 days from the day this page was built.
Who declares public holidays in Cameroon?
President of the Republic / Prime Minister's Office.
Which law sets public holidays in Cameroon?
Loi n° 73/5 du 7 décembre 1973 fixant le régime des fêtes légales en République Unie du Cameroun.
Source: President of the Republic / Prime Minister's Office. Law: Loi n° 73/5 du 7 décembre 1973 fixant le régime des fêtes légales en République Unie du Cameroun. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.