Holidays in Cameroon in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Cameroon in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Cameroon.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Cameroon
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Youth Day Cameroon
February 11 2025, Tuesday
National
March Equinox Cameroon
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr Cameroon
March 31 2025, Monday
National
Good Friday Cameroon
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Cameroon
April 20 2025, Sunday
Local holiday
Labour Day Cameroon
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
National Day Cameroon
May 20 2025, Tuesday
National
Ascension Day Cameroon
May 29 2025, Thursday
National
Eid al-Adha Cameroon
June 7 2025, Saturday
National
June Solstice Cameroon
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Assumption of Mary Cameroon
August 15 2025, Friday
National
The Prophet's Birthday Cameroon
September 5 2025, Friday
National
September Equinox Cameroon
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Independence of Southern British Cameroons from UK Cameroon
October 1 2025, Wednesday
Observance
December Solstice Cameroon
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Cameroon
December 25 2025, Thursday
National