Long weekends in Cameroon, 2026.
Cameroon, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 5 days of leave add the other 3, for 23 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 5 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 7 February to 11 February: 5 days off, take Mon 9 Feb and Tue 10 Feb as leave (Youth Day)
- 16 May to 20 May: 5 days off, take Mon 18 May and Tue 19 May as leave (National Day)
Public holidays in Cameroon, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday 11 February | Youth Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day |
| Wednesday 20 May | National Day |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Cameroon in 2026?
Cameroon has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Cameroon in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Cameroon have in 2026?
Cameroon has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday.