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Work during school holidays in Cameroon

Turn your holidays into opportunity. Jobs suited for students, from age 14. Earn money and experience.

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Work by age (Cameroonian law)

14+

Light work (14-17 years)

  • - Errands and deliveries
  • - Babysitting
  • - Light household help
  • - Light gardening

Parental consent required (Article 86)

18+

All categories (18+ years)

  • - All available categories
  • - Event staffing (weddings, parties)
  • - Moving
  • - Manual labor

No restrictions

Best holiday jobs

Ranked by popularity during school holidays

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Event staffing

5 000 FCFA - 15 000 FCFA/day

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Cleaning

3 000 FCFA - 8 000 FCFA/day

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Helper

2 000 FCFA - 8 000 FCFA/day

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Gardening

3 000 FCFA - 10 000 FCFA/day

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Babysitting

3 000 FCFA - 10 000 FCFA/day

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Delivery

2 000 FCFA - 8 000 FCFA/day

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Errands

1 500 FCFA - 5 000 FCFA/day

🍳

Cooking

3 000 FCFA - 10 000 FCFA/day

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Tutoring

5 000 FCFA - 15 000 FCFA/day

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Manual labor

3 000 FCFA - 12 000 FCFA/day

How much to earn during holidays?

Summer holidays (Jun-Sep, 12 weeks)

60 tasks · Best period of the year

90,000 - 600,000

FCFA

Christmas holidays (3 weeks)

15 tasks · High demand for event staffing

22,500 - 150,000

FCFA

Easter holidays (2 weeks)

10 tasks · Gardening and spring cleaning

15,000 - 100,000

FCFA

February holidays (1 week)

5 tasks · Short but profitable

7,500 - 50,000

FCFA

Estimates based on 1 task/working day. Earnings vary by category and city.

Tips to maximize your holidays

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Sign up before holidays start

Create your profile and get verified 2 weeks before holidays begin. You'll be ready from day one.

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Set a financial goal

Set a goal (e.g., 100,000 FCFA over the holidays) and plan the number of tasks needed.

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Start with easy tasks

The first few days, take simple tasks to get your first reviews. Then move to better-paying tasks.

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Diversify your categories

Don't limit yourself to one category. During holidays, opportunities are varied: take advantage.

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Build for next year

Reviews earned during holidays serve you all year long. Invest in your reputation.

School holidays calendar in Cameroon

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Summer holidays

June - September

12 weeks

Very high demand

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Christmas holidays

December - January

3 weeks

High demand (event staffing)

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Easter holidays

March - April

2 weeks

Moderate demand

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February holidays

February

1 week

Normal demand

Frequently asked questions

At what age can you work during holidays in Cameroon?
According to the Cameroonian Labour Code (Article 86), light work is allowed from age 14 with parental consent. Tasks like errands, babysitting and household help are suitable for 14-17 year olds. From age 18, all categories are accessible.
How much can you earn during school holidays?
With 1 task per day over 4 weeks of holidays (20 working days), you can earn between 60,000 FCFA (simple tasks) and 300,000 FCFA (skilled tasks). The summer holidays (June-September) offer the most opportunities.
What are the best holiday periods for working?
Summer holidays (June-September) are the busiest, followed by Christmas holidays (December-January). Year-end celebrations are particularly good for event staffing. Easter holidays also offer gardening and spring cleaning opportunities.
Do you need experience to find holiday work?
No, holidays are actually the ideal time to gain first experience. Start with simple tasks (errands, helper, delivery) and build your skills progressively during the holiday period.
Do parents need to authorize work for minors?
Yes, for 14-17 year olds, parental consent is required by Cameroonian law. SangoServices offers tasks suited for minors: no night work, no dangerous tasks, limited durations.

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