Cambodia country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (DE)
📍 Cambodia
Theme Independence Day 2026
Cambodia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Phnom Penh, the national observance is Independence Day on 9 November, and the national colours are blue and gold. King Norodom Sihanouk proclaimed Cambodia's independence from France on 9 November 1953.
Capital and region (DE)
Phnom Penh is the capital. Cambodia sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Phnom_Penh clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 9 November 2026. King Norodom Sihanouk proclaimed Cambodia's independence from France on 9 November 1953. Locally it is called Bon Ekreach. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital is Phnom Penh.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 9 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
King Norodom Sihanouk proclaimed Cambodia's independence from France on 9 November 1953.
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