Labor Ministry mandates paid holiday and early wage payment for Water Festival
Factory workers will get three paid days off for the Water Festival and their November wages paid early, according to the Labor Ministry.
Monday 2 November · 20:18 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has instructed factories to grant workers three paid days off for the upcoming Water Festival. [1]
- In addition to the holiday, employers must ensure that November wages are paid before the festival begins. [1]
- Specific conditions apply for factories that cannot halt operations, requiring staggered leave or compensatory time off, with penalties for non-compliance. [1]
What happened
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued a notice mandating factories to provide workers with three days of paid leave for the Water Festival, which falls between November 23-25, 2026. Employers are also required to pay November salaries before the holiday. The notice outlines conditions for factories that cannot stop operations, such as staggered holidays or compensatory leave, and emphasizes that workers not receiving their entitlements can report to the ministry.
Why it matters
This directive ensures that workers can celebrate the traditional Water Festival with their families without financial hardship, as they receive paid leave and their wages in advance.
Background
The Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) is a significant traditional holiday in Cambodia, celebrated with boat races and festivities.
Key terms
- Water Festival
- A Cambodian festival celebrated with boat races, fireworks, and concerts, marking the end of the rainy season.
Sources (1)
[1] Fresh News ក្រសួងការងារ ណែនាំរោងចក្រ-សហគ្រាស អនុញ្ញាតឱ្យកម្មករនិយោជិតឈប់សម្រាកបុណ្យអុំទូក ៣ថ្ងៃ ដោយមានប្រាក់ឈ្នួល និងត្រូវបើកប្រាក់ខែវិច្ឆិកាឱ្យបានមុនថ្ងៃបុណ្យ 2 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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