Public holidays in Cameroon explained

This is a list of holidays in Cameroon

Fixed

DateEnglish NameFrench Name Notes
January 1New Year's DayNouvel An
February 11Youth DayJournée de la jeunesseCommemorates the unification in 1961 and honors young people.[1]
May 1Labour DayFête du Travail
May 20National DayFête NationaleCameroon replaced its federal structure on May 20, 1972.
August 15Assumption DayAssomption
December 25Christmas DayNoël

Movable holidays

The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date.

English NameDateDescription
Good FridayFriday before EasterCrucifixion of Jesus
Ascension Day39 days after EasterAscension of Jesus into Heaven
Eid al-Fitr1 ShawwalCelebrates end of Ramadan
Eid al-Adha10 Dhu al-HijjahFeast of Sacrifice
Mawlid12 Rabi' al-awwalThe Prophet's Birthday

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Youth Day in Cameroon in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 4, 2021 . en.

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