New Year's Day in Cameroon
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
Photo by Aditya Chinchure on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is observed as a national public holiday in Cameroon, marking the start of the Gregorian calendar year. It is a time for citizens to celebrate with family gatherings, festive dining, and community events. Many also use the day to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the months ahead.
New Year's Day dates in Cameroon
Observance dates for New Year's Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 Jan 2023 | Sunday | New Year's Day |
| 2024 | 1 Jan 2024 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2025 | 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 2026This year | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2027 | 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 2028 | 1 Jan 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| 2029 | 1 Jan 2029 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2030 | 1 Jan 2030 | Tuesday | New Year's Day |
| 2031 | 1 Jan 2031 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
1 Jan 2023
Sunday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2024
Monday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2025
Wednesday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
Thursday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2027
Friday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2028
Saturday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2029
Monday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2030
Tuesday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2031
Wednesday · New Year's Day
