Public holidays in Cameroon

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This is a list of holidays in Cameroon

Fixed

DateEnglish NameNotes
January 1 New Year's Day
February 11 Youth Day Commemorates the unification in 1961 and honors young people. [1]
May 1 Labour Day
May 20 National Day Cameroon replaced its federal structure on May 20, 1972.
August 15 Assumption Day
December 25 Christmas Day

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.

Contents

DateEnglish NameDescription
Friday before Easter Good Friday Crucifixion of Jesus
39 days after Easter Ascension Day Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
1 Shawwal Korité Celebrates End of Ramadan
10 Dhu al-Hijjah Tabaski Celebrates Feast of Sacrifice

See also

References

  1. "Youth Day in Cameroon in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 4, 2021.