Public Holiday

Khmer New Year (Veara Leung Sak)

28 Dates · 2023-04-16 – 2050-04-16

Veara Leung Sak closes the traditional Khmer New Year sequence and welcomes the new sak era year.

Veara Leung Sak closes the traditional Khmer New Year sequence and marks the turning of the sak era. Households may wash Buddha images, bless parents, and tidy the shrine before work resumes. Some years the government extends the paid block beyond this day; the traditional close remains Leung Sak. Use the upcoming-year dates for travel, then confirm the official circular if you are closing a shop. The New Year guide on this site explains the three-day arc in one place.

FAQ

What does Leung Sak mean?

It refers to the traditional turning of the sak era at the end of Khmer New Year.

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Upcoming dates

2025

  • 04/16Wednesday, April 16, 2025 — Khmer lunar: 4 Roach Chet · Year of Snake · B.E. 2568View all →

2026

  • 04/16Thursday, April 16, 2026 — Khmer lunar: 14 Roach Chet · Year of Horse · B.E. 2569View all →

2027

  • 04/16Friday, April 16, 2027 — Khmer lunar: 10 Koeut Chet · Year of Goat · B.E. 2570View all →

2028

  • 04/16Sunday, April 16, 2028 — Khmer lunar: 7 Roach Chet · Year of Monkey · B.E. 2571View all →

2029

  • 04/16Monday, April 16, 2029 — Khmer lunar: 4 Koeut Pisak · Year of Rooster · B.E. 2572View all →

2030

  • 04/16Tuesday, April 16, 2030 — Khmer lunar: 14 Koeut Chet · Year of Dog · B.E. 2573View all →

2031

  • 04/16Wednesday, April 16, 2031 — Khmer lunar: 9 Roach Chet · Year of Pig · B.E. 2574View all →
Earlier and later years

2023

  • Sunday, April 16, 2023 — Khmer lunar: 11 Roach Chet · Year of Rabbit · B.E. 2566

2024

  • Tuesday, April 16, 2024 — Khmer lunar: 8 Koeut Chet · Year of Dragon · B.E. 2567

2032

  • Friday, April 16, 2032 — Khmer lunar: 6 Koeut Chet · Year of Rat · B.E. 2575

2033

  • Saturday, April 16, 2033 — Khmer lunar: 2 Roach Chet · Year of Ox · B.E. 2576

2034

  • Sunday, April 16, 2034 — Khmer lunar: 13 Roach Chet · Year of Tiger · B.E. 2577

2035

  • Monday, April 16, 2035 — Khmer lunar: 9 Koeut Chet · Year of Rabbit · B.E. 2578

2036

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2036 — Khmer lunar: 5 Roach Chet · Year of Dragon · B.E. 2579

2037

  • Thursday, April 16, 2037 — Khmer lunar: 2 Koeut Pisak · Year of Snake · B.E. 2580

2038

  • Friday, April 16, 2038 — Khmer lunar: 12 Koeut Chet · Year of Horse · B.E. 2581

2039

  • Saturday, April 16, 2039 — Khmer lunar: 8 Roach Chet · Year of Goat · B.E. 2582

2040

  • Monday, April 16, 2040 — Khmer lunar: 6 Koeut Pisak · Year of Monkey · B.E. 2583

2041

  • Tuesday, April 16, 2041 — Khmer lunar: 1 Roach Chet · Year of Rooster · B.E. 2584

2042

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2042 — Khmer lunar: 11 Roach Chet · Year of Dog · B.E. 2585

2043

  • Thursday, April 16, 2043 — Khmer lunar: 7 Koeut Chet · Year of Pig · B.E. 2586

2044

  • Saturday, April 16, 2044 — Khmer lunar: 4 Roach Chet · Year of Rat · B.E. 2587

2045

  • Sunday, April 16, 2045 — Khmer lunar: 1 Koeut Pisak · Year of Ox · B.E. 2588

2046

  • Monday, April 16, 2046 — Khmer lunar: 11 Koeut Chet · Year of Tiger · B.E. 2589

2047

  • Tuesday, April 16, 2047 — Khmer lunar: 6 Roach Chet · Year of Rabbit · B.E. 2590

2048

  • Thursday, April 16, 2048 — Khmer lunar: 4 Koeut Pisak · Year of Dragon · B.E. 2591

2049

  • Friday, April 16, 2049 — Khmer lunar: 14 Koeut Chet · Year of Snake · B.E. 2592

2050

  • Saturday, April 16, 2050 — Khmer lunar: 10 Roach Chet · Year of Horse · B.E. 2593