Public holidays in Cambodia
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This is list of holidays observed in Cambodia
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1 National holidays |
Cambodian calendar
Cambodia has various special dates and ceremonies that are considered to be a very special part of the Cambodia calendar year:
| Date | Event | Description |
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| 1 January | First day of the year | |
| 7 January | Victory from the Khmer Rouge | The end of the Pol Pot regime after the Vietnamese forced them out in 1979 |
| 14 April to 16 April | Cambodian New Year is considered to be one of the most important dates on the calendar. It is marked with festivals such as dancing, food etc. (Chaul Chnam Thmey) | |
| 14 May | The Birthday of the King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni | |
| 24 September | Signing of the consitituion by the King | |
| 23 October | Celebration of the Accord of Paris | The accord of Paris signed in 1991, meant the transition of power from the United Nations back to the country on 1993. |
| November | Boat rowing competition is another highly popular event after Cambodian new year (Bonn Om Teuk) | |
| 9 November | The Independence from France in 1953 is celebrated |
Note: That these dates may be subject to change
National holidays
There are several national holidays in Cambodia:
- Independence Day, November 9.
- Victory from Khmer Rouge, January 9.
It is imperative for all government institutions to observe these as holidays. In addition, there are several religious and cultural holidays like Cambodian New Year.
Christian festivals
Christmas and Good Friday are usually holidays observed by Christians in the country.
Miscellaneous
- New Year's Day, January 1