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Public Holidays in Cambodia
1st January |
International New Year
Public Holiday |
7th January |
Victory on Pot Pot
Public Holiday |
| 2nd February |
Meak Bochea day
National holiday |
8th March |
International Women's day
Public Holiday |
14th - 16th April |
Cambodia New Year
Bonn Chaul Chhnam. (Khmer New Year)
Cambodian New Year spans three days after the end of harvest. It's a time of merriment where Cambodia spring clean their homes, make offerings and play traditional games such as Boh Angkunh and Chhoal Chhoung.
Public Holiday |
1st May |
Visaka Bochea Day
Birthday of Buddha
Public Holiday
International Labour Day
International holiday |
5th May |
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal
(Royal Ploughing Ceremony)
The Royal Ploughing ceremony starts the planting season. It is performed by a man (King of Meakh) who leads the yoke and plough, and a woman (Queen Me Hour) who sows seeds. The sacred cows are led to silver trays containing rice, corn and other foods. Based on their choice, predictions are made for the coming year. Public Holiday |
13th - 15th May |
Royal Birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Bormneth Norodom Sihamony, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia
National Holiday
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18th June |
Queen's Birthday
Her Majesty Preah Akkaek Mohesey Norodom Monineath Sihanouk Birthday
Public Holiday
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24th September |
Constitution's day
Public Holiday |
10th - 12th October |
Bonn Phchum Ben
On the 28th of October, Phchum Ben is a celebration where people bring offerings to the Monks, and spend a day of worship at the pagoda. Public Holiday |
| 29th October |
Coronation of King Sihamony
Public Holiday |
| 31st October |
Retired King's Birthday
Public Holiday |
9th November |
Independence Day
Cambodia became an independent state in 1953.
Public Holiday |
23rd - 25th November |
Water Festival, Moon Festival
Bonn Om Touk (Water and Moon Festival). A three-day festival not only marks the reversing of the current in the Tonle Sap river but ushers in the fishing season as well. The highlight of this event is the boat race in which more than 200 teams compete over three days for the top prize. As night falls, fireworks light the sky and a lighted flotilla of boats sail under the full moon. Public Holiday |
10th December |
Human Rights day
Public Holiday |
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