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.
Holiday calendar 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | International New Year's Day | International |
| 7 Jan | Wednesday | Victory over Genocide Day | National |
| 8 Mar | Sunday | International Women's Day | International |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Khmer New Year (Day 1) | Traditional |
| 15 Apr | Wednesday | Khmer New Year (Day 2) | Traditional |
| 16 Apr | Thursday | Khmer New Year (Day 3) | Traditional |
| 1 May | Friday | International Labour Day & Visak Bochea Day | International / Religious |
| 5 May | Tuesday | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | Traditional |
| 14 May | Thursday | King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday | Royal |
| 18 Jun | Thursday | Queen Mother Monineath's Birthday | Royal |
| 24 Sep | Thursday | Constitution Day | National |
| 10 Oct | Saturday | Pchum Ben (Day 1) | Religious |
| 11 Oct | Sunday | Pchum Ben (Day 2) | Religious |
| 12 Oct | Monday | Pchum Ben (Day 3) | Religious |
| 15 Oct | Thursday | Commemoration Day of the Late King-Father | Royal |
| 29 Oct | Thursday | King Sihamoni's Coronation Day | Royal |
| 9 Nov | Monday | Independence Day | National |
| 23 Nov | Monday | Water Festival / Bon Om Touk (Day 1) | Traditional |
| 24 Nov | Tuesday | Water Festival / Bon Om Touk (Day 2) | Traditional |
| 25 Nov | Wednesday | Water Festival / Bon Om Touk (Day 3) | Traditional |
| 29 Dec | 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.