On 24th August 2024, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued Royal Decree No. 204 on holiday calendar for civil servants and workers/employees for 2025. This decree outlines the following public holidays for the year 2025:

January

1st: International New Year’s Day
7th: Victory over Genocide Regime Day

March

8th: International Women’s Day

April

14th, 15th and 16th: Khmer New Year

May

1st: International Labor Day
11th: Visak Bochea (Buddha’s Birthday)
14th: King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday
15th: Royal Plowing Ceremony

June

18th: Queen Mother Monineath’s Birthday

September

21st, 22nd and 23rd: Pchum Ben Festival
24th: Constitution Day

October

15th: Commemoration Day of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
29th: King Norodom Sihamoni’s Coronation Day

November

4th, 5th and 6th: Water Festival
9th: Independence Day

December

29th: Peace Day in Cambodia

This calendar provides important information for businesses operating in Cambodia, as it affects working days and potential business closures. Employers should take note of these dates when planning operations and managing employee leave.