Cameroon Public Holidays in 2017
Cameroon has a total of 18 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day |
Sunday, January 1, 2017 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Cameroon |
| New Year's Day |
Sunday, January 1, 2017 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Day observed |
Monday, January 2, 2017 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Youth Day |
Saturday, February 11, 2017 | Youth Day is a public holiday in Cameroon |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2017 | March Equinox in Cameroon (Douala) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 14, 2017 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Labour Day |
Monday, May 1, 2017 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| National Day |
Saturday, May 20, 2017 | National Day is a public holiday in Cameroon |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 25, 2017 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | June Solstice in Cameroon (Douala) |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Monday, June 26, 2017 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Assumption of Mary |
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| Eid al-Adha |
Saturday, September 2, 2017 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| September Equinox |
Friday, September 22, 2017 | September Equinox in Cameroon (Douala) |
| The Prophet's Birthday |
Friday, December 1, 2017 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| December Solstice |
Thursday, December 21, 2017 | December Solstice in Cameroon (Douala) |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2017 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
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