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2026 Cambodia Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Cambodia for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

20

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

4 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

September Equinox

89 days away

About Cambodia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Cambodia observes a variety of national holidays and significant cultural events. The year begins with New Year and Victory over Genocide Day in January. Spring brings the important Khmer New Year celebrations in April, followed by Labour Day and the Royal Plowing Ceremony in May. The latter half of the year includes Constitutional Day in September and several commemorative days in October and November, culminating in Independence Day. The year concludes with Peace Day in late December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 7, 2026WednesdayVictory over Genocide Day
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women Day
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 14, 2026TuesdayKhmer New Year Day (Day 1)
April 15, 2026WednesdayKhmer New Year Day (Day 2)
April 16, 2026ThursdayKhmer New Year Day (Day 3)
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 5, 2026TuesdayRoyal Plowing Ceremony
May 14, 2026ThursdayKing's Birthday
May 22, 2026FridayVisak Bochea Day
June 18, 2026ThursdayKing's Mother's Birthday
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
September 24, 2026ThursdayConstitutional Day
October 15, 2026ThursdayCommemoration Day of King's Father
October 29, 2026ThursdayKing's Coronation Day
November 9, 2026MondayIndependence Day
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 29, 2026TuesdayPeace Day

Planning around Cambodia holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are clustered around the spring equinox and the Khmer New Year.
  • Observe that some holidays are tied to astronomical events.
  • Note the concentration of holidays in May.
  • Be aware of the year-end holidays in December.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Cambodia's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a significant concentration of observances in the spring, particularly around April with the Khmer New Year celebrations. May also features a cluster of holidays, including Labour Day and the Royal Plowing Ceremony.

The middle of the year, from July to August, is notably quiet with no public holidays. The latter part of the year sees a more distributed pattern, with holidays spread across September, October, and November, including Constitutional Day and Independence Day.

The year concludes with a few holidays in December, including Peace Day. Astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices are also marked as holidays throughout the year.

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