Water Festival

Nationwide public holiday in Cambodia · ព្រះរាជពិធីបុណ្យអុំទូក បណ្តែតប្រទីប និងសំពះព្រះខែអកអំបុក

Next Water Festival

Monday, 23 November 2026

Dates

YearDateWeekdayNotes
202623 NovemberMondayNationwide
202624 NovemberTuesdayNationwide
202625 NovemberWednesdayNationwide
202712 NovemberFridayNationwide
202713 NovemberSaturdayNationwide
202714 NovemberSundayNationwide

Where it applies

Everywhere in Cambodia.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Sat 21 Nov – Wed 25 Nov is a 5-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Phnom Penh around 23 November: high 31°C (88°F), low 24°C (74°F), rain on 39% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Phnom Penh. Past averages, not a forecast.

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.