Cameroon records 8 holidays in 2026. 8 are nationwide public holidays and 0 apply only in certain regions. Assumption Day (15 Aug 2026) falls on a weekend in 2026, so it hands back no extra day off. New Year's Day (1 Jan 2026) and Ascension Day (14 May 2026) sit on a Tuesday or Thursday: book the Fridays and each becomes a four-day break. The busiest month is May, with 3 of them. The longest run without one is 132 days, between 15 Aug 2026 and 25 Dec 2026. The next is Christmas Day on 25 Dec 2026.
New Year's Day
Nationwide
Youth Day
Nationwide
Good Friday
Nationwide
Labour Day
Nationwide
Ascension Day
Nationwide
National Day
Nationwide
Assumption Day
Nationwide
Christmas Day
Nationwide
● Public most things closed · ● Bank banks only · ● Regional some areas · ● School term dates
Planning leave? See working days in Cameroon for 2026.