How many long weekends are there in Cameroon in 2026?

Cameroon has 16 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 7 natural long weekends and 9 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Cameroon?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Cameroon, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Cameroon holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Cameroon include New Year's Day (4 days off), Youth Day (5 days off), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (3 days off).

🏖️ Cameroon Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

9 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around New Year's Day → get 4 consecutive days

Thu, Jan 1

16 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Youth Day

Wednesday, Wed, Feb 11

Public Holiday

End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Good Friday

Friday, Fri, Apr 3

Public Holiday

Labour Day

Friday, Fri, May 1

Public Holiday

January

New Year's DayThu, Jan 1

February

Youth DayWed, Feb 11

🇨🇲 Long Weekends in Cameroon 2026

Plan your getaway — 16 long weekend opportunities in Cameroon this year.

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 2, get 5 off

Youth Day

Wed, Feb 11 – Sun, Feb 15 · February

Bridge days: Thursday, Feb 12, Friday, Feb 13

Take 1, get 4 off

Ascension Day

Thu, May 14 – Sun, May 17 · May

Bridge days: Friday, May 15

Take 2, get 5 off

National Day

Wed, May 20 – Sun, May 24 · May

Bridge days: Thursday, May 21, Friday, May 22

Take 2, get 5 off

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29

Take 1, get 4 off

Youth Day

Thu, Feb 11 – Sun, Feb 14 · February

Bridge days: Friday, Feb 12

Take 2, get 5 off

Djouldé Soumaé (Eid al-Fitr)

Wed, Mar 10 – Sun, Mar 14 · March

Bridge days: Thursday, Mar 11, Friday, Mar 12

Take 1, get 4 off

Ascension Day

Thu, May 6 – Sun, May 9 · May

Bridge days: Friday, May 7

Take 1, get 4 off

National Day

Thu, May 20 – Sun, May 23 · May

Bridge days: Friday, May 21

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Good Friday

Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · December

3 days off — no leave needed

New Year's Day

Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Good Friday

Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Mar 28 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Adha (Tabaski)

Sat, May 15 – Mon, May 17 · May

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Cameroon in 2026?: Cameroon has 16 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 7 natural long weekends and 9 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Cameroon?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Cameroon, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Cameroon holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Cameroon include New Year's Day (4 days off), Youth Day (5 days off), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (3 days off).