Cambodia marks Independence Day on 9 November 2026
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Independence Day 2026 has been marked in Cambodia.
Theme Independence Day 2026
Cambodia observes Independence Day on Monday, 9 November 2026. King Norodom Sihanouk proclaimed Cambodia's independence from France on 9 November 1953. Official ceremonies are centred on Phnom Penh. Counted from 1953, 2026 is 73 years on.
When Cambodia observes Independence Day in 2026
Monday, 9 November 2026 is the 2026 date. The countdown on this page uses Asia/Phnom_Penh, so it matches local midnight in Phnom Penh When that date passes, this page moves to the next year on its own.
What the day marks
King Norodom Sihanouk proclaimed Cambodia's independence from France on 9 November 1953. Counted from 1953, 2026 is 73 years on. The local name most often heard is Bon Ekreach.
How the day is marked
In Phnom Penh the day usually opens with the flag and the national anthem, then official messages and public gatherings. The national colours are blue and gold. Families, schools and overseas communities use those colours in dress, lights and decorations.
A note on the name of the day
Cambodia calls this observance Independence Day. That name is kept here even when the history is a constitution, a union, a liberation or a national feast rather than a break from colonial rule.
Independence Day FAQs
When is Cambodia Independence Day in 2026?
It falls on Monday, 9 November 2026.
What does Cambodia mark on this date?
King Norodom Sihanouk proclaimed Cambodia's independence from France on 9 November 1953.
Where are the main ceremonies?
National ceremonies are centred on Phnom Penh. Communities also mark the day in other cities and abroad.
How many years does 2026 represent?
Counted from 1953, 2026 is 73 years on.
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