Pchum Ben Day
Nationwide public holiday in Cambodia · ពិធីបុណ្យភ្ផុំបិណ្ឌ
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 11 October | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 12 October | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 29 September | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 30 September | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 October | Friday | Nationwide |
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 10 Oct – Mon 12 Oct is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Phnom Penh around 10 October: high 30°C (87°F), low 25°C (76°F), rain on 86% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Phnom Penh. Source: NASA POWER (NASA Langley Research Center). Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 10 October in Phnom Penh: (MET Norway)
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Source: the open-source holidays library, version 0.106. Data generated on 9 October 2026. Official government announcements take precedence.