Cambodia (KH)
Affordable Southeast Asian base with easy daily life, a large Phnom Penh and Siem Reap expat scene, strong NGO/tourism/education networks, fast digital payments, and visa rules that are flexible but increasingly document-driven.
Capital: Phnom Penh
Region: Asia
Language: Khmer
Currency: KHR (KHR)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)
Emergency: 119
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Public Holidays 2026
22 holidays in Cambodia. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
International New Year Day
Wed 7
Victory over Genocide Day Public Holiday
Victory Day
March 2026
Sun 8
International Women's Day Public Holiday
International Women's Day
Falls on Sunday in 2026; substitution practice should be checked against official notices.
April 2026
Tue 14
Khmer New Year Day 1 Public Holiday
Choul Chnam Thmey
Official holiday period around the Khmer solar new year; travel demand is very high.
Wed 15
Khmer New Year Day 2 Public Holiday
Choul Chnam Thmey
Thu 16
Khmer New Year Day 3 Public Holiday
Choul Chnam Thmey
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
International Labour Day
Mon 4
Visak Bochea Day Public Holiday
Visak Bochea
Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha; lunar date confirmed for 2026.
Tue 5
Royal Ploughing Ceremony Public Holiday
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Lunar/agricultural ceremony; confirm date with official announcements.
Thu 14
King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday Public Holiday
King's Birthday
June 2026
Thu 18
Queen Mother's Birthday Public Holiday
Queen Mother's Birthday
September 2026
Thu 24
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Constitution Day
October 2026
Sat 10
Pchum Ben Day 1 Public Holiday
Pchum Ben
Tentative lunar date; official calendar controls.
Sun 11
Pchum Ben Day 2 Public Holiday
Pchum Ben Holiday
Tentative lunar date.
Mon 12
Pchum Ben Day 3 Public Holiday
Pchum Ben Holiday
Tentative lunar date.
Thu 15
Commemoration Day of King Father Public Holiday
King Father Commemoration Day
Thu 29
King Norodom Sihamoni's Coronation Day Public Holiday
Coronation Day
November 2026
Mon 9
Independence Day Public Holiday
Independence Day
Tue 24
Water Festival Day 1 Public Holiday
Bon Om Touk
Tentative lunar date; riverfront crowds and closures in Phnom Penh.
Wed 25
Water Festival Day 2 Public Holiday
Bon Om Touk Holiday
Tentative lunar date.
Thu 26
Water Festival Day 3 Public Holiday
Bon Om Touk Holiday
Tentative lunar date.
December 2026
Tue 29
Peace Day in Cambodia Public Holiday
Peace Day
Newer national holiday; confirm annually.
Note: Some holidays in Cambodia apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.