Cambodia Public Holidays List 2026
Cambodia has 21 paid public holiday days in 2026 — among the highest counts in the world — spanning national days, royal occasions, Buddhist religious observances, traditional festivals and international days. Below is the official list with dates, the day of the week, and the type of each holiday.
Last updated: 10 June 2026
Official Source
National Bank of Cambodia — Official Holidays: https://www.nbc.gov.kh/english/news_and_events/official_holiday.php
(Legal basis: Prakas No. 216/25 of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, based on Sub-Decree No. 167; entitlement under Cambodia's Labour Law 1997, amended 2021.)
| # | Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | International New Year's Day | International |
| 2 | 7 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Victory over Genocide Day | National |
| 3 | 8 Mar 2026 | Sunday | International Women's Day | International |
| 4 | 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Khmer New Year (Day 1) | Traditional |
| 5 | 15 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Khmer New Year (Day 2) | Traditional |
| 6 | 16 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Khmer New Year (Day 3) | Traditional |
| 7 | 1 May 2026 | Friday | International Labour Day & Visak Bochea Day | International / Religious |
| 8 | 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | Traditional |
| 9 | 14 May 2026 | Thursday | King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday | Royal |
| 10 | 18 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Queen Mother Monineath's Birthday | Royal |
| 11 | 24 Sep 2026 | Thursday | Constitution Day | National |
| 12 | 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Pchum Ben (Day 1) | Religious |
| 13 | 11 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Pchum Ben (Day 2) | Religious |
| 14 | 12 Oct 2026 | Monday | Pchum Ben (Day 3) | Religious |
| 15 | 15 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Commemoration Day of the Late King-Father | Royal |
| 16 | 29 Oct 2026 | Thursday | King Sihamoni's Coronation Day | Royal |
| 17 | 9 Nov 2026 | Monday | Independence Day | National |
| 18 | 23 Nov 2026 | Monday | Water Festival / Bon Om Touk (Day 1) | Traditional |
| 19 | 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Water Festival / Bon Om Touk (Day 2) | Traditional |
| 20 | 25 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Water Festival / Bon Om Touk (Day 3) | Traditional |
| 21 | 29 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Peace Day in Cambodia | National |
How Cambodia Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?
Every region, and country, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Khmer New Year in Cambodia, it feels like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.
While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
21 paid public holiday days in 2026 - one of the highest counts in the world. Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and the Water Festival each run for three days.
A mix of national days, royal occasions, Buddhist religious observances, traditional festivals and international days — see the breakdown above.
No. Lunar and royal-astrological holidays — Visak Bochea, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony, Pchum Ben and the Water Festival — change each year and are confirmed annually by the government, so verify the official Prakas before finalising calendars.