Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian New Year

Commemorates the end of the Khmer Rouge regime after their defeat by the Vietnamese in 1979.

Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of monks to listen to the Buddha's preaching

International day for women.

Chaul Chnam Thmey in Khmer. Considered to be the most important festival on the calendar

Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha

Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers.

Known in Cambodia as Pithi Chrat Preah Neangkol, this public holiday corresponds to the start of the planting season.

Commemorates the birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni on May 14, 1953.

Commemorates the birthday of The Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk.

Celebrates the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk.

A Cambodian religious holiday when many Cambodian Buddhists pay their respects to deceased relatives by cooking meals for monks and making offerings to the "ghost" of deceased relatives. It is also known as "Ancestor's Day".

Commemorates the coronation of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni.

Commemorates the birthday of King Father Norodom Sihanouk.

Celebrates Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.

Boat races on the Tonle Sap in Phnom Penh celebrate the time when the water in the river reverses course.

Commemorates the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.