Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Cameroon
Cameroon has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 8 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Youth Day for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Youth Day
Sat 7 Feb – Wed 11 Feb
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
National Day
Sat 16 May – Wed 20 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all8
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 15 May – Wed 19 May
Take Tuesday + Wednesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Cameroon 2026
All 10 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Cameroon 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Cameroon 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Cameroon 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Cameroon have in 2026?
Cameroon has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Cameroon have in 2027?
Cameroon has 8 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Cameroon?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Youth Day (Wed 11 Feb). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.