Public Holidays in Cambodia
Statutory public holidays in Cambodia, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Cambodia at a glance
Cambodia’s public holidays cluster around the Khmer lunar calendar and national commemorations, with Khmer New Year in mid-April the longest break. Several dates remember the country’s modern history.
Because the Khmer calendar is lunisolar, New Year, Pchum Ben and Bon Om Touk all shift slightly against the Gregorian calendar each year.
Cambodia public holidays 2026
Cambodia has 21 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| International New Year Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Day of Victory over the Genocidal Regime | Jan 7Wed | National |
| International Women's Rights Day | Mar 8Sun | National |
| Khmer New Year's Day | Apr 14Tue | National |
| Khmer New Year's Day | Apr 15Wed | National |
| Khmer New Year's Day | Apr 16Thu | National |
| International Labor Day; Visaka Bochea Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Royal Ploughing Ceremony | May 5Tue | National |
| HM King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday | May 14Thu | National |
| HM Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk the Queen-Mother's Birthday | Jun 18Thu | National |
| Constitution Day | Sep 24Thu | National |
| Pchum Ben Day | Oct 10Sat | National |
Showing 12 of 21 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Cambodia
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Cambodia.
Phnom Penh
A riverside capital of French colonial shophouses, the Royal Palace and a busy waterfront.
Siem Reap
The gateway to Angkor, with a riverside old market and a lively night scene.
Battambang
A provincial capital of well-preserved colonial architecture and rice country.
Sihanoukville
The main port and beach city, with ferry links to the southern islands.
Kampot
A mellow riverside town at the foot of the Elephant Mountains, known for pepper.
Kratie
A Mekong town where rare Irrawaddy dolphins can be seen from the riverbank.
Top attractions in Cambodia
The places that draw most visitors to Cambodia.
Angkor Wat
The largest religious monument in the world and the symbol on the national flag.
Bayon
The temple of 216 enormous stone faces at the centre of Angkor Thom.
Ta Prohm
A monastery ruin left to the jungle, where banyan roots engulf the stonework.
Royal Palace
The working royal residence in Phnom Penh, with its Silver Pagoda.
Bokor National Park
A cool hill station of abandoned French colonial buildings above the coast.
Koh Rong
A forested island of white-sand beaches and bioluminescent plankton.
Festivals, food and getting around Cambodia
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year
Falls on Jan 1
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Victory over Genocide Day
Falls on Jan 7
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International Women Day
Falls on Mar 8
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Labour Day
Falls on May 1
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King's Birthday
Falls on May 14
Food & drink
Getting around
Buses and minivans link every provincial capital; internal flights are limited, and the Angkor temples are best toured by hired tuk-tuk.
Travelling around Cambodia’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Cambodia tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Cambodia's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Cambodia public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Cambodia have?
Cambodia has 21 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Cambodia is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Cambodia's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Cambodia typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Cambodia?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Cambodia?
Calendars are published for 2027, 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Cambodia
School term dates in Cambodia
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.