Public holidays in Cameroon
Fixed
| Date | English Name |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day |
| February 11 | Youth Day |
| May 1 | Labour Day |
| May 20 | National Day |
| 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. In order in which they occur:
| English Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | The Friday before Easter |
| Ascension Day | 39 days after Easter |
| Eid al-Fitr | Celebrates end of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | Feast of Sacrifice |
Ambazonian holidays
The constitution of Ambazonia describes the 1st of october as a national holiday in Ambazonia, a date that signifies the declaration of independence from Cameroon.[1]
See also
References
- Keke, Reginald Chikere. "Southern Cameroons/Ambazonia Conflict: A Political Economy." Theory & Event 23.2 (2020): 329-351.
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