The Royal Cambodian Government recently signed a sub-decree announcing the public holidays for 2024. One of the most significant changes is the extension of the Khmer New Year holiday. Traditionally spanning three consecutive days, next year's celebration will now encompass four days.
Below is a chart displaying the dates and holidays for 2024
Date |
Public Holiday |
| January 1 (Monday) | International New Year's Day |
| January 7 (Sunday) | Victory over Genocide Day |
| March 8 (Friday) |
International Women's Day |
| April 13-16 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday) | Khmer New Year's Day |
| May 1 (Wednesday) | International Labor Day |
| May 14 (Tuesday) | King's Birthday, Norodom Sihamoni |
| May 22 (Wednesday) | Visak Bochea Day |
| May 26 (Sunday) | Royal Plowing Ceremony |
| June 18 (Tuesday) | Queen Mother's Birthday, Norodom Monineath Sihanouk |
| September 24 (Tuesday) | Constitutional Day |
| October 1-3 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) | Pchum Ben |
| October 15 (Tuesday) | Commemoration Day of King's Father, Norodom Sihanouk |
| October 29 (Tuesday) | King's Coronation Day, Norodom Sihamoni |
| November 9 (Saturday) | Independence Day |
| November 14-16 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) | Water Festival Ceremony |
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