Public holidays in Cameroon
| Date | English Name |
| January 1 | New Year's Day |
| January 1 | Independence Day from France in 1960 |
| February 11 | Youth Day |
| May 1 | Labour Day |
| May 20 | National Day the Republic of Cameroon foundation, transition from a federal state to a unitary one |
| August 15 | Assumption |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
1 October 1961 is the Independence Day of the British Southern Cameroons from UK but it's not celebrated.
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 |
| Eid ul-Adha | Feast of Sacrifice |
| Prophet's Birthday | Celebrates Muhammad's birthday |
| Good Friday | The Friday before Easter |
| Easter | |
| Sheep Festival | 39 days after Easter |
| Eid ul-Fitr | Celebrates end of Ramadan |
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