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1st January |
International New's Year Day
Public Holiday
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7th January |
Victory Over Genocide Day
Public Holiday
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2nd February |
Buddhist Ceremony
Held during the full moon of the month of Meak Bochea
in commemoration of the spontaneous gathering of the monks to listen to
the Buddha's preaching.
Public Holiday
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8th March |
International Women's Day
Public Holiday
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14th 15th 16th April |
Cambodian New Year
Bonn Chaul Chhnam. (Khmer New Year) Cambodian New Year spans three days
after the end of harvest. It's a time of merriment where Cambodian clean
their homes, make offerings and play traditional games such as Boh
Angkunh and Chhoal Chhoung.
Public Holiday
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1st May |
International Labor's Day
Public Holiday
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2th May |
Visaka Bochea Day
Birthday of Buddha
Public Holiday
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5th May |
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal (Royal Ploughing Ceremony). The Royal
Ploughing ceremony starts the planting season. It is performed by a man
(King of Meakh) who leads the yoke and plough, and a woman (Queen Me
Hour) who sows seeds. The sacred cows are led to silver trays containing
rice, corn and other foods. Based on their choice, predictions are made
for the coming year.
Public Holiday
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13th 14th 15th May |
King's Birthday Price Sihamony
Birthday of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni.
Public Holiday
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1st June |
International Children's day
Public Holiday
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18th June |
Queen's Birthday
Her Majesty Preah Akkaek Mohesey Norodom Monineath Sihanouk Birthday
Public Holiday
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24th September |
Constitution's Day
Public Holiday
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10th 11th 12th October |
Bonn Phchum Ben
Phchum Ben is a celebration where people bring offerings to the Monks,
and spend a day of worship at the pagoda.
Public Holiday
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23rd October |
Paris Peace Agreement
Public Holiday
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29th October |
King Coronation Day
Public Holiday
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31st October |
King Birthday
Birthday of His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk Festivities are held
throughout the capital city. A grand fireworks display is held close to
the river banks in front of the Royal Palace grounds.
Public Holiday
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9th November |
Independent Day
Cambodia became an independent state in 1953.
Public Holiday
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23th 24th 25th November |
Water and Moon Festival
Bonn Om Touk (Water and Moon Festival). A three-day festival not
only marks the reversing of the current in the Tonle Sap river but
ushers in the fishing season as well. The highlight of this event is the
boat race in which more than 200 teams compete over three days for the
top prize. As night falls, fireworks light the sky and a lighted
flotilla of boats sail under the full moon.
Public Holiday
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10th December |
International Human Right's day
Public Holiday
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