Festivals

The holiday may not be listed on the official Cambodian calendar, like Khmer New Year, but thanks to a prominent...

Bonn Pchum Ben is the festival held for commemoration of the spirits of the dead. People take turns offering food to the monks of their local pagoda in the hope that their offering will reach the souls of their ancestors by virtue of the monks’ sermons.

Crowds flock to the capital Phnom Penh to take in boat races on the river, fireworks, street food, music performances, and a flotilla of illuminated vessels during the three-day Bon Om Touk or Water Festival.

Khmer New Year is the most important Cambodian holiday. Spread over three days with lavish offerings at pagodas, traditional games and grand festivities.

Cambodia has reduced its public holidays in 2020: six have been removed or altered. Here you'll find the 2020 dates of official holidays, religious ceremonies and other festivals in Cambodia.