Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Cameroon

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Cameroon's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in Cameroon

Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Noël
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Nouvel An
Thursday 11 February 2027Youth Day · Fête de la Jeunesse
Tuesday 9 March 2027End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) · Fête de fin du Ramadan
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Vendredi saint
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Fête du travail
Thursday 6 May 2027Ascension Day · Ascension
Sunday 16 May 2027Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) · Fête du mouton
Thursday 20 May 2027National Day · Fête nationale ou de l'unité
Sunday 15 August 2027Assumption · Assomption

All 2026 holidays in Cameroon

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Nouvel An
Wednesday 11 FebruaryYouth Day · Fête de la Jeunesse
Friday 20 MarchEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) · Fête de fin du Ramadan
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Vendredi saint
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Fête du travail
Thursday 14 MayAscension Day · Ascension
Wednesday 20 MayNational Day · Fête nationale ou de l'unité
Wednesday 27 MayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) · Fête du mouton
Saturday 15 AugustAssumption · Assomption
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Noël

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Cameroon

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Cameroon?

Christmas Day — Friday 25 December.

How many public holidays does Cameroon have?

Cameroon has 10 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Cameroon?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Cameroon during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Cameroon?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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