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Public Holidays in Cameroon
Like any other country, Cameroon public holidays hold an important background for why they are observed at the national level. Cameroon public holidays are for general people, the working class, students and government officials. Cameroon public holidays are officially announced by government statesmen who order all the institutions to be closed on this holiday.
Info About Public Holidays in Cameroon
As Cameroon hosts citizens from various religions, ranging from Christian to Muslims, so Cameroon public holidays are observed on the religious holidays both the races. An updated Cameroon public holidays calendrer is uploaded on the official online website of Cameroon government, where it states that the Cameroon independence day to be observed on January 1. Other important Cameroon public holidays include youth day, March Equinox, Good Friday, Easter day, Labor Day, Ascension day, National day, Eid-ul-fitr, June Solstice, Assumption of Mary, Eid-ul-Adha, September Equinox, Independence of southern British Cameron from UK, The prophet’s birthday, December solstice and Christmas day.
Religious Holidays in Cameroon
Out of these Cameroon public holidays, Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-fitr and prophet’s birthday are Muslim religious holidays observed by all the Muslims residing in Cameroon. These Cameroon public holidays follow Lunar Calendar. On the other hand, Christmas day, Assumption of Mary and Easter day are Christians’ religious holidays observed by Christians across Cameroon. Also, Djoulde Soumae holiday in Cameroon marks the end of Ramadan and is followed by Eid-ul-Fitr. It is a festival celebrated by Muslims at the end of the month of Ramadan, an Islamic month.
Other Holidays in Cameroon
March Equinox, June solstice, September Equinox, and December solstice are seasonal Cameroon public holidays. Good Friday public holiday is observed on Friday before the coming Easter Sunday. On April 30th, Bridge holiday is celebrated before Labor Day, which occurs on 1st May and is celebrated internationally in the honor of the working class. Moreover, Ascension Day holiday occurs 40 days after Easter holidays. In 2018, the Ascension holidays were observed on 10th May. May 20th is a national day of Republic of Cameroon. This day marks the foundations laid for the Republic of Cameroon and its conversion from a federal state to a unitary form of government which runs the country.
Other Details About Holidays in Cameroon
All the regular market places, building, institutions remain closed on these Cameroon public holidays. However, day to day food stores still remains operational. Cameroon public holidays also give a great chance to the tourists to plan their visit in these holidays. Extra entertainment is provided in these days for residents and tourists.