Cambodia is one of the most festive countries in the world. Khmer New Year or Choul Chhnam Thnmei which falls in April and is usually celebrated over 3 days is one of the most important holidays in Cambodia. In September 2021, the Minister of Labour confirmed that public holidays that fall on a Sunday will no longer be carried to a Monday. There are 21 public holidays in 2022 which are national, cultural, and religious festivals. The holidays in Cambodia 2022 are
| Global New Year’s Day | 1st January 2022 |
| Victory Day Over Genocide Day | 7th January 2022 |
| International Women’s Day | 8th March 2022 |
| Khmer New Year | 14th, 15th, 16th April 2022 |
| International Labour Day | 1st May 2022 |
| Royal Birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni | 14th May 2022 |
| Vesak Bochea Day | 15th May 2022 |
| Royal Plowing Ceremony | 19th May 2022 |
| Royal Birthday of Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanok | 18th June 2022 |
| Constitution Day | 24th September 2022 |
| Pchum Ben Festival | 24th, 25th, 26th September 2022 |
| Coronation Day of King’s Father Norodom Sihamoni | 15th October 2022 |
| Coronation Day King Norodom Sihamoni | 29th October 2022 |
| Water Festival | 7th, 8th, 9th November 2022 |
| National Independence Day | 9th November |
An employer must pay the employee’s regular wage plus an additional 100% for working on a public holiday. If an employee works overtime on public holiday the additional amount is 200% of the current wage rate.
