Best Days to Take Leave in Cambodia 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Apr 13 to get 6 days off from Apr 11 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Khmer New Year.
- Take Fri, Apr 17 to get 6 days off from Apr 14 to Apr 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Khmer New Year.
- Take Fri, Nov 20 to get 6 days off from Nov 20 to Nov 25. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Water Festival.
- Take Thu, Nov 26 to get 6 days off from Nov 21 to Nov 26. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Water Festival.
- Take Mon, May 4 to get 5 days off from May 1 to May 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day, Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
Cambodia 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 13 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Khmer New Year (2026-04-14, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Labour Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Royal Ploughing Ceremony (2026-05-05, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- King Sihamoni's Birthday (2026-05-14, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Queen Mother's Birthday (2026-06-18, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Constitution Day (2026-09-24, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Pchum Ben (2026-10-12, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Commemoration Day of the King's Father (2026-10-15, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Coronation Day of King Sihamoni (2026-10-29, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- National Independence Day (2026-11-09, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Water Festival (2026-11-23, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Cambodia Peace Day (2026-12-29, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
Cambodia Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 (2026-01-07) | Wed | Victory over Genocide Day | Public |
| Mar 8 (2026-03-08) | Sun | International Women's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 (2026-04-14) | Tue | Khmer New Year | Public |
| Apr 15 (2026-04-15) | Wed | Khmer New Year | Public |
| Apr 16 (2026-04-16) | Thu | Khmer New Year | Public |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | Labour Day | Public |
| May 5 (2026-05-05) | Tue | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | Public |
| May 14 (2026-05-14) | Thu | King Sihamoni's Birthday | Public |
| Jun 18 (2026-06-18) | Thu | Queen Mother's Birthday | Public |
| Sep 24 (2026-09-24) | Thu | Constitution Day | Public |
| Oct 10 (2026-10-10) | Sat | Pchum Ben | Public |
| Oct 11 (2026-10-11) | Sun | Pchum Ben | Public |
| Oct 12 (2026-10-12) | Mon | Pchum Ben | Public |
| Oct 15 (2026-10-15) | Thu | Commemoration Day of the King's Father | Public |
| Oct 29 (2026-10-29) | Thu | Coronation Day of King Sihamoni | Public |
| Nov 9 (2026-11-09) | Mon | National Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 23 (2026-11-23) | Mon | Water Festival | Public |
| Nov 24 (2026-11-24) | Tue | Water Festival | Public |
| Nov 25 (2026-11-25) | Wed | Water Festival | Public |
| Dec 29 (2026-12-29) | Tue | Cambodia Peace Day | Public |
About Cambodia Holidays & Observances
Cambodia observes official public holidays governed by royal decree, featuring vibrant Buddhist festivals, royal birthdays, and national days. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.