Khmer Calendar 1987 Exclusive May 2026

In the Khmer tradition, 1987 (Buddhist Era 2530–2531) was the Year of the Rabbit (Chhnam Thos). The Khmer calendar, or Chântôkôtĕ

One Note of Caution

Some users might find the design utilitarian rather than beautiful, and I did notice a minor spacing issue in the month of November 1987 (the Khmer text for the lunar date overlapped slightly on one line). However, this does not affect the core utility of the calendar, which is first and foremost a reference tool. khmer calendar 1987

• January 1987 coincided with the 12th lunar month (Keit) of 2529 B.E.
• Khmer New Year (April 1987) marked the switch from lunar month 5 (Pisak) to month 6 (Chetr).

In 1987, the traditional Khmer New Year was celebrated in mid-April, typically starting around April 13 or 14. Calendar Type: official Cambodian calendar uses the Gregorian system, traditional events follow the Chântôkôtĕ (lunisolar) system. Go Cambodia Tours Khmer Lunar Months in 1987 In the Khmer tradition, 1987 (Buddhist Era 2530–2531)

While modern civil administration in 1987 used the Gregorian calendar, cultural and religious life was guided by the Khmer lunar dates. January 1987 coincided with the 12th lunar month

April 13 at 10:09 AM

The Khmer New Year marks the end of the harvest season and the sun’s entry into Aries ( Mésa ). In 1987, this astrological transition ( Moha Songkran ) began on (Phnom Penh time). The three days of New Year are:

Waxing Moon:

For historical or astrological accuracy, the Khmer calendar uses specific moon phases ( Sel days) for religious observance: Days leading to the full moon. Waning Moon: Days leading to the new moon.

1. The Angkor Wat Silhouette: Usually at the top.
2. Chhankitek (ក្បួនចន្ទគតិ): The lunar calculation column. You will see symbols like "១៥កើត" (15th of the waxing moon – Full moon) and "១៤រោច" (14th of the waning moon – Dark moon).
3. Nakhat (នក្ខត្ត): The lunar mansion (e.g., Mrigasiras, Rohini). This was crucial for weddings. In 1987, no serious Cambodian couple would marry on a "Virul" (demon) day.
4. Weekday Colors: Each day has a color.