Understanding Official Cambodian Public Holidays
Cambodia observes approximately 22 to 24 public holiday days per calendar year. For operating businesses, managing attendance during major festive seasons like Khmer New Year (Chaoul Chnam Thmey), Pchum Ben Festival, and Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) is crucial for labor compliance.
1. The Double-Pay (200%) Requirement
Under the Cambodian Labour Law, employees required to work on an official public holiday must be compensated at 200% (2.0×) of their regular wage rate for all worked hours.
2. Compensatory Time Off (Rest Days)
If a public holiday falls on a worker's scheduled weekly rest day (typically Sunday), employers must grant an alternate day off or compensate the holiday rate in full.
3. Annual Leave Accumulation Rules
- Base Entitlement: Full-time employees accrue 1.5 days of paid annual leave per month worked (18 days annually).
- Seniority Bonus Days: For every 3 continuous years of service, the employee earns +1 additional day of annual leave per year.
| Years of Service | Annual Leave Days per Year |
|---|---|
| 1 – 3 Years | 18 Days |
| 4 – 6 Years | 19 Days |
| 7 – 9 Years | 20 Days |
| 10+ Years | 21+ Days |
Automating Holiday Pay in AttendKH
Rather than manually marking holiday overtime sheets, AttendKH automatically:
- Applies the 2.0× multiplier to any punches recorded on official Cambodian public holidays.
- Tracks leave balances and seniority bonuses transparently on each employee's mobile profile.
- Pre-calculates holiday payroll liabilities before the end of the monthly billing cycle.