Cambodia has released its public holiday calendar for 2026, giving organizations and employees a clear timeline to plan ahead. Knowing these dates early helps with leave planning, project scheduling, and ensuring smooth cross-regional collaboration.
Below is the full list of officially recognized public holidays for the year.
📅 Cambodia Public Holidays – 2026
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 (Thu) | International New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| January 7 (Wed) | Victory over Genocide Regime Day | Commemoration day |
| March 2 (Mon) | Meak Bochea | Date tied to lunar calendar — may shift |
| March 8 (Sun) | International Women’s Day | National observance |
| April 14–16 (Tue–Thu) | Khmer New Year (Chaul Chnam Thmey) | Major national holiday (3 days) |
| May 1 (Fri) | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| May 14 (Thu) | King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday | National holiday |
| May 16 (Sat) | Royal Plowing Ceremony | Agricultural & cultural observance |
| May 20 (Wed) | National Day of Remembrance | Commemoration day |
| May 27 (Wed) | Visak Bochea | Religious holiday — lunar calendar; may shift |
| June 18 (Thu) | Birthday of Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk | National holiday |
| September 24 (Thu) | Constitution Day | National observance |
| September 27–29 (Sun–Tue) | Pchum Ben Festival | Ancestor remembrance (3 days, dates may shift slightly) |
| October 15 (Thu) | Commemoration Day of King Father Norodom Sihanouk | National holiday |
| October 29 (Thu) | Royal Coronation Day of King Norodom Sihamoni | National holiday |
| November 9 (Mon) | Independence Day | National holiday |
| November 24–26 (Tue–Thu) | Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) | Boat races & celebrations — dates may shift slightly |
Note: Several holidays follow the lunar/Buddhist calendar and may be confirmed or adjusted closer to date. Any updates will be communicated.
🗂️ Operational Reminders for Teams
Make sure to review early leave requests, especially around multi-day holidays
Factor holiday periods into critical deadlines and client timelines
Ensure coverage plans for support, payroll, and time-sensitive workflows
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