Best Days to Take Leave in Cambodia 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Oct 30 to get 6 days off from Oct 28 to Nov 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Coronation Day of King Sihamoni, Water Festival.
- Take Fri, Nov 3 to get 6 days off from Oct 31 to Nov 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Water Festival.
- Take Wed, Apr 12 to get 5 days off from Apr 12 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Khmer New Year.
- Take Mon, Apr 17 to get 5 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Khmer New Year.
- Take Fri, Sep 15 to get 5 days off from Sep 15 to Sep 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Pchum Ben.
Cambodia 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 8 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Victory over Genocide Day (2028-01-07, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Khmer New Year (2028-04-13, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Royal Ploughing Ceremony (2028-05-12, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Pchum Ben (2028-09-18, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Water Festival (2028-10-31, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- National Independence Day (2028-11-09, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Cambodia Peace Day (2028-12-29, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Cambodia Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 (2028-01-07) | Fri | Victory over Genocide Day | Public |
| Mar 8 (2028-03-08) | Wed | International Women's Day | Public |
| Apr 13 (2028-04-13) | Thu | Khmer New Year | Public |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Khmer New Year | Public |
| Apr 15 (2028-04-15) | Sat | Khmer New Year | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labour Day | Public |
| May 12 (2028-05-12) | Fri | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | Public |
| May 14 (2028-05-14) | Sun | King Sihamoni's Birthday | Public |
| Jun 18 (2028-06-18) | Sun | Queen Mother's Birthday | Public |
| Sep 17 (2028-09-17) | Sun | Pchum Ben | Public |
| Sep 18 (2028-09-18) | Mon | Pchum Ben | Public |
| Sep 19 (2028-09-19) | Tue | Pchum Ben | Public |
| Sep 24 (2028-09-24) | Sun | Constitution Day | Public |
| Oct 15 (2028-10-15) | Sun | Commemoration Day of the King's Father | Public |
| Oct 29 (2028-10-29) | Sun | Coronation Day of King Sihamoni | Public |
| Oct 31 (2028-10-31) | Tue | Water Festival | Public |
| Nov 1 (2028-11-01) | Wed | Water Festival | Public |
| Nov 2 (2028-11-02) | Thu | Water Festival | Public |
| Nov 9 (2028-11-09) | Thu | National Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 29 (2028-12-29) | Fri | 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.