Seasonal discoveries

Khmer New Year

CambodiaPublic holidaysDate pending official confirmation

Khmer New Year, Cambodia’s traditional solar New Year, is a three-day public holiday usually beginning on 13 or 14 April, after the harvest and before the rainy season. Families welcome the new year by cleaning their homes, wearing their finest clothes, making offerings at temples, and sharing traditional games. Communal water blessings express renewal and goodwill. Visitors may encounter lively local observances and, around the Angkor temple complex, Angkor Sankranta festivities. Customs and public arrangements can vary, and some people celebrate on a nearby weekend when abroad, so check current official dates and arrangements before planning your visit.

Data updated: 2026-07-08← Back to all events

Discover places worth the detour

Destination

Cambodia

Inspiration trips

Exploring the Ancient Ruins of the Angkor Dynasty: A 3-Day In-Depth Tour

A 3-day in-depth tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, from Angkor Wat at sunrise and Ta Prohm Temple in the jungle to the exquisite stone carvings at Banteay

3 days · Easy

Events

Pchum Ben

Pchum Ben is Cambodia’s 15-day Buddhist religious festival, held at the end of Buddhist Lent, Vassa. It is a solemn time when many Cambodians honor deceased rel

Date pending official confirmation

Inspiration trips

Road Trip from Thailand to Cambodia: Temples, Beaches, and Local Culture (10 Days)

A 10-day road trip from Bangkok through southern Thailand to the Angkor Wat ruins in Cambodia.

10 days · Easy

Events

Water Festival Bon Om Touk

Bon Om Touk, Cambodia’s Water and Moon Festival, is a three-day celebration marking the end of the monsoon season and the seasonal change in the flow of the Ton

Date pending official confirmation