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January 01
International New Year’s Day
January 07
Victory Over Genocide Day
January 30
Meak Bochea Day
Held during the full moon of the month of Meak Bochea in commemoration of the spontaneous gathering of the monks to listen to the Buddha's preaching.
March 08
International Women's Day
April 14-16
Cambodian New Year
A three-day celebration after the end of harvest to mark the turn of The New Year according to the Khmer lunar calendar. Every home is seen with attractive decorations. shrines are full of food and beverages given as offerings to God. Other people attend Buddhist temples where traditional games are also performed.
April 28
Visak Bochea Day
May 01
International Labor's Day
May 02
Royal Ploughing Day
It is culturally celebrated to alert the nation of the commencement of rainy season, and farmers to be ready for farming rice by starting to plough. The venue is a field at a wing of Royal Palace, Phnom Penh. The scene is interesting as it depicts real ploughing activities where cows are given a variety of crops to eat. Based on the choices of crops eaten by the cows, prediction are made for the coming cultivation and cropping year.
May 13-15
King's Birthday
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromoneath Norodom Sihamoni Festivities are held throughout the capital city.
June 01
International Children's Day
June 18
Former Queen's Birthday
Her Majesty Preah Akkaek Mohesey Norodom Monineath Sihanouk Birthday
September 24
Constitution's Day
October 07 - 09
Boon Pchum Ben ( The Soul Day )
A religious festival to bless the souls of ancestors, relatives and friends alike who have passed away. Household members attend Buddhist temples.
October 29
King Coronation Day
October 31
Former King Birth's Day
Birthday of His Majesty retired King Norodom Sihanouk
A giant firework display is held close to the riverbanks in front of the Royal Palace.
November 09
National Independent's Day Cambodia became an independent state in 1953.
November 20 - 22
Water Festival
Not only it marks the reversing flow of Tonle Sap River but also ushers in the fishing season.
The Highlight of the event is boat races over three days. As night falls, fireworks light the sky and a lighted flotilla of boats sail under full moon to whom household worships. Some analysts say the celebration is also a thanksgiving to the Mekong River for providing the country with fertile land. People from all walks of life gather on the bank of the Mekong River for days and nights.
December 10
International Human Rights Day
