Phnom Penh Water Festival (Bon Om Touk)

Cambodia· Festival · Phnom Penh

FestivalTravel impact: High
Date
Mon, 23 Nov 2026 to Wed, 25 Nov 2026
Duration
3 daysMulti-day holiday
Local name
Bon Om Touk
Region
Phnom Penh
Festival
Phnom Penh

Background

Cambodia’s great water festival—boat races and riverfront lights on the Mekong.

Impact on travellers

Citywide hotels fill; riverfront crowds and traffic—mind event security.

Extra notes

Nationwide public-holiday days are listed separately; this row focuses on Phnom Penh tourism.

Sources

Status
ProvisionalSome dates may still shift with official notices
Last reviewed
Mon, 27 Jul 2026

2026 Legal Reform Committee annual calendar; 2027 lunar dates remain provisional until Cambodia publishes its annual calendar.

Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.