Public holidays in Cameroon 2024
Every public holiday in Cameroon in 2024 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Cameroon, 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Monday | New Year's Day | National |
| 11 February | Sunday | Youth Day | National |
| 12 February | Monday | Youth Day (observed) | National |
| 29 March | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 10 April | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 1 May | Wednesday | Labour Day | National |
| 9 May | Thursday | Ascension Day | National |
| 20 May | Monday | National Day | National |
| 16 June | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 17 June | Monday | Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated) | National |
| 15 August | Thursday | Assumption Day | National |
| 15 September | Sunday | Mawlid (estimated) | National |
| 16 September | Monday | Mawlid (observed, estimated) | National |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 14 national holidays in 2024, 11 fall on a weekday and 3 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
Public holidays in Cameroon 2023 · Public holidays in Cameroon 2025
Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to Cameroon.