December

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December

Christmas and New Year’s Eve – December 25 and December 31-January 1: Christmas is increasingly widely celebrated in the Cambodian capital and countryside even it is not official holiday in Cambodia. There is a range of special events and gala dinners for Christmas and New Year’s Eve in various Siem Reap hotels and restaurants during the holiday season. Classic Christmas treats, dinner and brunch will be on offer at Mane Hariharalaya.

Angkor Wat Bike Race and Ride – Late December: The event has gained awareness as one of the most spectacular and unique examples in the growing trend of adventure fundraisers around the world. The bike event encourages participants of all ages and fitness levels to cycle through the beautiful temples of the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Wat complex to help raise money.


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January

Angkor Handicraft Fair – Early January: The program to emphasize Handicraft Made in Cambodia: fashion show, workshop and...

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February

Valentine’s Day – 14 February: The ancient Khmer capital with its spectacular temples combined with a selection of roman...

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March

Women’s Day – March 8: This United Nations-inspired holiday, International day for women has become a big deal.

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April

Khmer New Year – Mid April: The Khmer New Year, or 'Bon Chol Chhnam Thmei' in the Khmer language, is...

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May

The Visakh Bochea Day – Mid May: called “Bon Visakh Bochea” in the Khmer language, marks the anniversary of the...

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June

International Children Day – June 1The United Nations established an event celebrated globally to commemorate the future...

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July

Cambodian government permits celebration of Ramadan to engage Muslim communities in Cambodia and promote religious diver...

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August

Angkor Empire Full and Half Marathon – Second or Third week of August: This internationally recognized half marathon rai...

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September

Phcum Ben – Day of Feeding Spirits – Mid or End of September: Widely celebrated across the country, usually from...

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October

Kathina Days - Early or Mid October: A religious festival marking the end of Buddhist Lent with people all over...

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November

Independence Day – November 9: Cambodia's Independence Day is on 9 November and this national holiday was established to...

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