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Cambodian Holidays

Cambodian Holidays

Various public & national holidays observed in Cambodia


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New Year's DayJanuary 1Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian New Year
Victory DayJanuary 7This national holiday was established to commemorate the end of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979
Meak Bochea moveable
February
This national holiday was established to commemorate the spontaneous gathering of monks to listen to the Buddha's preaching
International Woman's DayMarch 8This national holiday was established to commemorate the brave history of women around the world
Khmer New YearApril 14-16This national holiday was established to celebrate the New Year in Cambodia. The holiday lasts for three days and is considered to be the most important festival on the calendar.
Visaka Bochea moveable
April or May
This national holiday was established as a Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.
Labor DayMay 1This national holiday was established to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers.
Royal Ploughing Ceremony moveable
May
This national holiday corresponds to the start of the planting season.
King Sihamoni's BirthdayMay 13-15This national holiday was established to celebrate the birthday of HM King Norodom Sihamoni on May 14, 1953.
International Children DayJune 1This national holiday was established to celebrate the memorial and try to keep the children safe
Queen Mother's BirthdayJune 18This national holiday was established to celebrate the birthday of Queen Mother Norodom Monineath on June 18, 1936.
Constitution DaySeptember 24This national holiday was established to celebrate the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk.
Pchum Ben Festival moveable
September or October
This national holiday was established for buddhist to pay their respects to deceased relatives by cooking meals for monks and making offerings to the "ghost" of deceased relatives. It is also known as "Ancestor's Day".
King Father's Commemoration DayOctober 15This national holiday for Commemoration Day to the Royal Soul of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, Preahmahaviraksat, King-Father of the Cambodian National Independence, Territorial Integrity and Unity on October 15, .
Independence DayNovember 9This national holiday was established to celebrate Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.
Water Festival
Boat Racing Festival
moveable
November
This national holiday was established to celebrate the time when the water in the Mekong and Tonle Sap river changes course.
Human Rights DayDecember 10This national holiday was established to commemorate the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.sitesworld.com