Cameroon public holidays 2027
Every public holiday in Cameroon for 2027, with the law and the authority behind the list.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayJour de l'An | |
| 11 Feb 2027 | Thursday | Youth DayFête de la Jeunesse | |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Friday | Good FridayVendredi Saint | Date follows Easter |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour DayFête du Travail | Falls on a Saturday |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension | Date follows Easter |
| 20 May 2027 | Thursday | National DayFête Nationale | |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Sunday | AssumptionAssomption | Falls on a Sunday |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayNoël | Falls on a Saturday |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan)Djouldé Soumaé | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sheep)Djouldé Laïhadji | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
Cameroon public holidays 2027: common questions
How many public holidays are there in Cameroon in 2027?
Cameroon lists 10 public holidays for 2027. 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.