Khmer Calendar 1987 Jun 2026

Celebrated on the full moon of Phalkun. It commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 enlightened monks to hear the Buddha’s core teachings. In 1987, this was a quiet but profound day of reflection, especially for older Cambodians who recalled larger pre-war celebrations at Wat Phnom and Angkor Wat.

The marks the traditional lunisolar year 2530–2531 of the Buddhist Era (B.E.) and corresponds to the Year of the Rabbit ( Thos ) within the Cambodian zodiac system . Navigating the 1987 calendar requires understanding how Cambodia tracks time, synchronizes agricultural cycles, and honors religious milestones. The traditional Khmer calendar, known natively as Chântôkôtĕ , continues to govern vital spiritual, cultural, and agricultural seasons alongside the internationally recognized Gregorian layout. Structure of the Khmer Lunisolar System khmer calendar 1987

Welcoming the new New Year angel assigned to the Year of the Rabbit. Celebrated on the full moon of Phalkun