Public Holidays in Cameroon 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Cameroon's holiday calendar combines national civic dates, Christian feasts and major Muslim festivals. The mix reflects the country's religious diversity, so Islamic holiday dates need official confirmation close to the event.
Cameroon Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 11 | Wednesday | Youth Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 20 | Wednesday | National Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may move by one day following official moon-sighting confirmation.
National, Christian and Muslim Holidays 2026
Youth Day on 11 February and National Day on 20 May are major civic dates. Good Friday, Ascension and Christmas sit alongside Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in the national calendar.
Holiday Rules in Cameroon
Fixed civic and Christian holidays follow the Gregorian calendar. Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar and may shift by a day after official moon-sighting confirmation.
Cameroon Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is observed on 20 May.
- Youth Day is a nationwide public holiday on 11 February.
- Eid dates can move by one day after moon sighting.
- Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc and observes UTC+1 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cameroon's National Day?
National Day is observed on 20 May.
Why are some 2027 dates marked with an asterisk?
The marked Islamic dates are forward estimates and should be checked against official moon-sighting announcements.
Is Youth Day a public holiday?
Yes. Youth Day on 11 February is a national public holiday.
Does Cameroon use daylight saving time?
No. Cameroon remains on UTC+1 throughout the year.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official ministry-hosted statutory source for Cameroon legal holidays; current-year movable dates still require annual confirmation.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.