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

# 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.