Public Holidays in Cameroon 2026 🇨🇲
Cameroon has 3 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Assumption Day on 15. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Cameroon.
This year, Cameroon observes 11 public holidays , with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Assumption Day on 15. Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Eid al-Adha (estimated).
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Assumption Day | Public holiday | |
| Tuesday Bridge day | Mawlid (estimated) | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Cameroon 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Mawlid (estimated) — (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Cameroon
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated): →
- Good Friday: →
- Ascension Day: →
- Eid al-Adha (estimated): →
- Mawlid (estimated): →
