9 February - Makha Bochea
Marks the four auspicious occasions, which happened nine months after the Enlightenment of the Lord Buddha at Veluvana Bamboo Grove, near Rajagaha in Northern India.
March 8 - International Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD) is the global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. IWD celebrates the collective power of women past, present and future.
14 - 16 April- Khmer New Year
Celebrated for 3 days after the end of the harvest to mark the turn of the year according to the Buddhist lunar calendar. Every home is decorated, shrines are filled with food and traditional games performed. Best place to watch or take part: around Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh.
May 1 - Labour Day
Most countries celebrate Labour Day on May 1, known as May Day and International Workers' Day. In Europe the day has older significance as a rural festival which is predominantly more important than that of the Labour Day movement. The holiday has become internationalized and several countries hold multi-day celebrations including parades, shows and other patriotic and labour-oriented events
May 8 - Birth of Buddha
The holiest day of the Buddhist calendar marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha on the day of the full moon in May.
May 12 - Royal Ploughing Ceremony
This is celebrated to alert the nation of the commencement of the rainy season and to ready farmers for the ploughing period. Cows are given a variety of crops to eat. Based on the choices of crops eaten, predictions are made for the coming year's harvest.
13 - 15 May - Birthday of King Sihamoni
During the King of Cambodia's birthday celebration, a giant firework display is held close to the riverbanks in front of the Royal Palace.
18 - 20 September - Pchum Ben Day - The Soul Day
A religious festival to bless the souls of ancestors, relatives and friends alike who have passed away. Household members attend Buddhist temples.
24 September - Constitution Day
A public holiday called to celebrate the anniversary of promulgation of the country’s new constitution on the same day in 1993.
29 October - King Sihamoni Coronation Day
Evening fireworks on the river front in Phnom Penh.
31 October - King's Father Birthday, Norodom Sihanouk
Evening fireworks on the river front in Phnom Penh.
1 - 3 November - Water Festival
Marks the reversing flow of Tonle Sap River and also ushers in the fishing season. The highlight of the event, are the boat races that are held over three days. When night falls, fireworks light the sky and a lighted flotilla of boats sail aloft for good luck. People from all walks of life gather on the bank of the Tonle Sap for several days and nights.
November 9 - Independence Day
Celebrated with a ceremony early morning at the Independence Monument. Usually the King is in attendance. Fireworks at night on the river front.
December 10 - Human Rights Day
This day is celebrated annually across the world.
