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Explainer: Cambodian Public Holidays in 2025

Explainer: Cambodian Public Holidays in 2025

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In 2025, Cambodia observes a total of 23 public holidays, as designated by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. Of these, 15 holidays fall on weekdays (Monday to Friday), while the remaining 8 holidays occur on weekends. This information is outlined in Prakas No. 204, issued on August 29, 2024.

Public Holidays in Cambodia for 2025:

DateDayHoliday Name
1 JanuaryWednesdayNew Year’s Day
7 JanuaryTuesdayVictory Day
8 MarchSaturdayInternational Women’s Day
14–16 AprilMonday–WednesdayKhmer New Year
1 MayThursdayLabour Day
11 MaySundayVisak Bochea Day
14 MayWednesdayKing Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday
15 MayThursdayRoyal Ploughing Ceremony
18 JuneWednesdayQueen Mother’s Birthday
21–23 SeptemberSunday–TuesdayPchum Ben
24 SeptemberWednesdayConstitution Day
15 OctoberWednesdayCommemoration of Late King Father
29 OctoberWednesdayKing Norodom Sihamoni’s Coronation Day
4–6 NovemberTuesday–ThursdayBon Om Touk
9 NovemberSundayIndependence Day
29 DecemberMondayPeace Day

These dates are specified in Prakas No. 204, issued on August 29, 2024, by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. Employers and employees should refer to this Prakas to understand their rights and obligations concerning public holidays in 2025.

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