Nokor Sankranta: Cambodia Festival Visitor Guide

Nokor Sankranta is a Khmer New Year cultural programme whose host, scale and venues depend on annual announcements. It may combine traditional games, food, music, dance, crafts and heritage activities in Siem Reap or another regional setting.

Connection with Khmer New Year

The event belongs to the wider Chaul Chnam Thmey season in mid-April. Religious observances take place at homes and pagodas, while the named public programme is organised locally.

Confirm the correct event

Names can be translated differently and old listings may refer to a previous host. Confirm the organiser, province, dates and official Khmer event name before booking travel.

Visitor planning

• Prepare for April heat.
• Check heritage-site admission rules.
• Follow crowd and traffic controls.
• Dress modestly near pagodas.
• Ask before photographing ceremonies.

Related guides

• Khmer New Year
• Angkor Sankranta
• Sankranta celebrations across Cambodia
• Cambodia events calendar

Frequently asked questions

Is Nokor Sankranta a fixed national holiday?

No. It is an organised programme within the wider Khmer New Year season.

When is it held?

It is associated with mid-April, but exact dates require annual confirmation.

Sources

• Cambodia Ministry of Tourism

Original KhmerKeys guide. Verify the host, name and dates for the current edition.