Public holidays in Cameroon
Fixed
| Date | English Name | French Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Nouvelles années | |
| February 11 | Youth Day | Journée de la jeunesse | Commemorates the unification in 1961 and honors young people.[1] |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Fête du Travail | |
| May 20 | National Day | Fête Nationale | Cameroon replaced its federal structure on May 20, 1972. |
| August 15 | Assumption Day | Assomption de Marie | |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Noël | |
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.
| English Name | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter | Crucifixion of Jesus |
| Ascension Day | 39 days after Easter | Ascension of Jesus into Heaven |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | Celebrates end of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Feast of Sacrifice |
| Mawlid | 12 Rabi' al-awwal | The Prophet's Birthday |
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.[2]
See also
References
- "Youth Day in Cameroon in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- Keke, Reginald Chikere. "Southern Cameroons/Ambazonia Conflict: A Political Economy." Theory & Event 23.2 (2020): 329-351.
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