Phnom Penh:The 73rd anniversary of Cambodia's National Independence Day was marked with a grand ceremony at the Independence Monument on the morning of November 9, 2026. The event was presided over by His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

According to Ministry of Information Kingdom of Cambodia, the celebration was attended by numerous dignitaries, including His Royal Highness Prince Maha Sanghareach, His Royal Highness Deputy Supreme Patriarch, and His Royal Highness Prime Minister Hun Sen. Also present were President Khuon Sudary, Prime Minister Hun Manet, members of the Supreme Council of the King, and representatives from various embassies. The ceremony featured the honoring of the national flag and the laying of a wreath by King Norodom Sihamoni, followed by a symbolic release of balloons and doves.

In a parallel event, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, expressed congratulations on social media, highlighting the significance of the day as Cambodia's independence from French colonialism in 1953. The day also marked the anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. Celebrations included a fireworks display and performances by classical music groups, with a Royal Ceremony of Extinguishing the Victory Flame scheduled for November 11, 2026.