Public holidays in Cameroon

This is a list of holidays in Cameroon

Fixed Date English nameNotesJanuary 1New Year's DayFebruary 11Youth DayCommemorates the unification in 1961 and honors young people.May 1Labour DayMay 20National DayCameroon replaced its federal structure on May 20, 1972.August 15Assumption DayDecember 25Christmas 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.

Date English name DescriptionFriday before EasterGood Friday Crucifixion of Jesus39 days after EasterAscension Day Ascension of Jesus into Heaven1 ShawwalKoritéCelebrates End of Ramadan10 Dhu al-HijjahTabaskiCelebrates Feast of Sacrifice

See also Nigeria

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