Khmer Calendar 2042 — lunar dates, Cambodian public holidays, Buddhist holy days, and observances for every month of 2042.

The Khmer calendar for 2042 shows all 12 months with lunar dates, Thngai Sil holy days, and major Cambodian holidays. This year lists 147 calendar events — including Khmer New Year (starting April 14), Pchum Ben, Visak Bochea, and the Water Festival. The busiest months are October, December, November. Pick a month below, then open any highlighted day for full lunar detail (lunar day, moon phase, animal year, B.E.). Confirm workplace closures against the official circular.

By Khmer Calendar editorial · Updated 2026-09-26 · About

What are the key holidays in 2042?

Khmer New Year in mid-April, Pchum Ben (Sep/Oct), the Water Festival (Oct/Nov), and Visak Bochea. The month cards above show per-month event counts.

Which months have the most events?

October, December, November have the most calendar events in 2042. Open a month to see its holiday and holy-day list.

Are these dates official?

This page is a planning aid. Lunar dates come from our Khmer calendar engine; civil closures can change by government notice — confirm against the official circular.

Month-by-month festivals in 2042

Holidays, observances, Thngai Sil holy days, and Kan Ben for each month. Open any entry for full lunar detail, or open the month for the complete calendar.

2042 has 22 public holidays · 70 observances · 63 holy days

January 2042 · Bos - Meak · B.E. 2585

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May 2042 · Pisak - Jais · B.E. 2586

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June 2042 · Jais - Pathamasath · B.E. 2586

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July 2042 · Pathamasath - Dutiyasath · B.E. 2586

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September 2042 · Srapon - Photroboth · B.E. 2586

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October 2042 · Photroboth - Assoch · B.E. 2586

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November 2042 · Assoch - Kadeuk · B.E. 2586

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December 2042 · Kadeuk - Mikasey · B.E. 2586

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