Public Holidays in Cambodia 2026
21 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Cambodia's public holiday calendar reflects its own legal, religious and civic traditions. Cambodia’s public holiday calendar combines fixed civic and royal dates with major Khmer lunar festivals. Pchum Ben, Visak Bochea, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony and the Water Festival depend on the traditional calendar, so future Gregorian dates require confirmation.
Cambodia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | International New Year's Day |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Victory over Genocide Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Khmer New Year Day 1 |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Khmer New Year Day 2 |
| Apr 16 | Thursday | Khmer New Year Day 3 |
| May 1 | Friday | International Labour Day / Visak Bochea |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Royal Ploughing Ceremony |
| May 14 | Thursday | King's Birthday |
| Jun 18 | Thursday | Queen Mother's Birthday |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Pchum Ben Day 1 |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | Pchum Ben Day 2 |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Pchum Ben Day 3 |
| Oct 15 | Thursday | King Father's Commemoration Day |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | King's Coronation Day |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Nov 23 | Monday | Water Festival Day 1 |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Water Festival Day 2 |
| Nov 25 | Wednesday | Water Festival Day 3 |
| Dec 29 | Tuesday | Peace Day |
* Several Cambodian holidays follow the Khmer lunar calendar. The 2026 dates are from the official annual calendar. 2027 lunar dates marked * are forward calendar dates and should be confirmed when the government issues the official 2027 holiday calendar.
Khmer Lunar Festivals and Royal Holidays 2026
Holiday Rules in Cambodia
Cambodia’s public holiday calendar combines fixed civic and royal dates with major Khmer lunar festivals. Pchum Ben, Visak Bochea, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony and the Water Festival depend on the traditional calendar, so future Gregorian dates require confirmation.
Cambodia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Khmer New Year is celebrated over three days in April.
- Pchum Ben and the Water Festival are multi-day public holidays.
- Several important holidays follow the Khmer lunar calendar.
- Since 2021, Sunday public holidays are generally not automatically carried to Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Khmer New Year?
Khmer New Year is normally celebrated over three days in mid-April.
Why are some Cambodia 2027 dates marked with an asterisk?
They follow the Khmer lunar calendar and should be confirmed against the official annual government calendar.
Is the Water Festival a public holiday?
Yes. The Water Festival is normally observed over three public holiday days.
Are Sunday holidays moved to Monday?
Cambodia generally no longer automatically carries a Sunday public holiday to Monday.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official annual 2026 holiday calendar.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.