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Cambodia’s Victory Day: January 7

Victory Day is a public holiday in Cambodia.

Victory Day or Victory from Genocide Day is a yearly celebration in Cambodia. The holiday commemorates the fall of Khmer Rouge’s regime on January 7, 1979.

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History of Cambodia’s Queen’s Birthday: June 18

Queen’s Birthday is a public holiday in Cambodia.

Cambodia commemorates the birthday of Her Royal Highness (HRH) Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk on the 18th of June every year.

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Makha Bucha Day: March 7

Makha Bucha Day Buddha (Theravada) is a public holiday in Cambodia.

Theravada Buddhists countries, of which Cambodia is a part, observe the Makha Bucha Day, on the full moon of the third lunar month in the Buddhist calendar. The date of celebration may change since Buddhist calendar is astrological in nature which means the date of observations may vary depending on the position or sightings of celestial bodies.

Makha Bucha, or commonly known as Magha Puja, commemorates the act of 1,250 monks in paying homage to Buddha. Cambodia celebrates it on March while other countries such as Thailand usually celebrate it at the end of February.

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