Navigating Cambodia’s 2025 Holiday Schedule: Key Dates for Foreign Investors

October 25, 2024 Posted by ASEAN Briefing Written by Ayman Falak Medina Reading Time: < 1 minute

In 2025, Cambodia’s national holiday calendar highlights cultural and historical events that could impact business schedules for foreign investors. These holidays reflect the nation’s rich traditions and significant historical moments, such as the Khmer New Year (April 14-16) and the Pchum Ben Festival (September 21-23), both extended holiday periods likely to affect office and business operations as people nationwide celebrate. The Water Festival in early November (4-6) is widely observed, particularly in Phnom Penh, drawing large gatherings and public events.

Understanding Cambodia’s national holiday schedule is essential for foreign investors to ensure smooth operations and planning. Engaging local partners and anticipating holiday-related shutdowns can further support a seamless investment experience in Cambodia.

Date	Day	Holiday
Jan-01	Wed	International New Year Day
Jan-07	Tue	Victory Over Genocide Day
Mar-08	Sat	International Women’s Day
April 14-16	Mon-Wed	Khmer New Year Day
May-01	Thu	International Labor Day
May-11	Sun	Visak Bochea Day
May-14	Wed	King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday
May-15	Thu	Royal Plowing Ceremony
Jun-18	Wed	Queen Mother’s Birthday
September 21-23	Sun-Tue	Pchum Ben Festival
Sep-24	Wed	Constitutional Day
Oct-15	Wed	Commemoration Day of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
Oct-29	Wed	King’s Coronation Day
November 4-6	Tue-Thu	Water Festival
Nov-09	Sun	Independence Day
Dec-29	Mon	National Peace Day

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