Public Holiday

Independence Day

28 Dates · 2023-11-09 – 2050-11-09

Cambodia Independence Day (9 November) commemorates independence from France in 1953 and is a national public holiday.

Independence Day on 9 November marks Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953. It is a national public holiday. Ceremonies gather at Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, with flags, cultural performances, and school programs. Unlike lunar festivals, the date does not move. Read this page for the civic meaning; use the year list only as a reminder that it is always 9 November.

FAQ

Is Independence Day a public holiday in Cambodia?

Yes. 9 November is an official national public holiday.

What does Cambodia Independence Day commemorate?

It commemorates Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953.

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Upcoming dates

2025

  • 11/09Sunday, November 9, 2025 — Khmer lunar: 4 Roach Kadeuk · Year of Snake · B.E. 2569View all →

2026

  • 11/09Monday, November 9, 2026 — Khmer lunar: 14 Roach Assoch · Year of Horse · B.E. 2570View all →

2027

  • 11/09Tuesday, November 9, 2027 — Khmer lunar: 11 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Goat · B.E. 2571View all →

2028

  • 11/09Thursday, November 9, 2028 — Khmer lunar: 8 Roach Kadeuk · Year of Monkey · B.E. 2572View all →

2029

  • 11/09Friday, November 9, 2029 — Khmer lunar: 4 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Rooster · B.E. 2573View all →

2030

  • 11/09Saturday, November 9, 2030 — Khmer lunar: 14 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Dog · B.E. 2574View all →

2031

  • 11/09Sunday, November 9, 2031 — Khmer lunar: 9 Roach Assoch · Year of Pig · B.E. 2575View all →
Earlier and later years

2023

  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 — Khmer lunar: 11 Roach Assoch · Year of Rabbit · B.E. 2567

2024

  • Saturday, November 9, 2024 — Khmer lunar: 9 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Dragon · B.E. 2568

2032

  • Tuesday, November 9, 2032 — Khmer lunar: 7 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Rat · B.E. 2576

2033

  • Wednesday, November 9, 2033 — Khmer lunar: 3 Roach Kadeuk · Year of Ox · B.E. 2577

2034

  • Thursday, November 9, 2034 — Khmer lunar: 13 Roach Assoch · Year of Tiger · B.E. 2578

2035

  • Friday, November 9, 2035 — Khmer lunar: 9 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Rabbit · B.E. 2579

2036

  • Sunday, November 9, 2036 — Khmer lunar: 6 Roach Kadeuk · Year of Dragon · B.E. 2580

2037

  • Monday, November 9, 2037 — Khmer lunar: 2 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Snake · B.E. 2581

2038

  • Tuesday, November 9, 2038 — Khmer lunar: 13 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Horse · B.E. 2582

2039

  • Wednesday, November 9, 2039 — Khmer lunar: 9 Roach Kadeuk · Year of Goat · B.E. 2583

2040

  • Friday, November 9, 2040 — Khmer lunar: 6 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Monkey · B.E. 2584

2041

  • Saturday, November 9, 2041 — Khmer lunar: 1 Roach Kadeuk · Year of Rooster · B.E. 2585

2042

  • Sunday, November 9, 2042 — Khmer lunar: 11 Roach Assoch · Year of Dog · B.E. 2586

2043

  • Monday, November 9, 2043 — Khmer lunar: 8 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Pig · B.E. 2587

2044

  • Wednesday, November 9, 2044 — Khmer lunar: 5 Roach Kadeuk · Year of Rat · B.E. 2588

2045

  • Thursday, November 9, 2045 — Khmer lunar: 1 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Ox · B.E. 2589

2046

  • Friday, November 9, 2046 — Khmer lunar: 11 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Tiger · B.E. 2590

2047

  • Saturday, November 9, 2047 — Khmer lunar: 7 Roach Kadeuk · Year of Rabbit · B.E. 2591

2048

  • Monday, November 9, 2048 — Khmer lunar: 4 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Dragon · B.E. 2592

2049

  • Tuesday, November 9, 2049 — Khmer lunar: 15 Koeut Kadeuk · Year of Snake · B.E. 2593

2050

  • Wednesday, November 9, 2050 — Khmer lunar: 10 Roach Assoch · Year of Horse · B.E. 2594