Antarctica · AQ
Antarctica calendar 2026
All 12 months with ISO week numbers and available public holidays, plus direct links to dedicated school, Sun and Moon calendars.
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Observance / station-dependent tradition
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Calendar 2026 as PDF or PNG
These entries are observances and station-dependent traditions, not universal statutory public holidays. The relevant station determines duty and celebration schedules.
February
02March
03April
04May
05June
06July
07August
08September
09October
10November
11December
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1 STATIONS Antarctica Day (observance), Regional: STATIONS
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50
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25 STATIONS Christmas (station-dependent), Regional: STATIONS
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Understanding annual planning
Using the Antarctica calendar 2026
The overview contains 4 calendar entries for 2026. Dates with different scopes can appear separately even when they fall on the same day.
The list distinguishes 1 scopes. Check the location or region beside each date.
What matters in Antarctica
Antarctica has no single national public-holiday or school-holiday calendar. This overview shows observances and station-dependent traditions, not universal statutory days off. Midwinter celebrations follow the winter solstice season; each station decides its actual celebration and duty schedule.
Daylight at the right location
The solar calendar applies to the named reference location and its time zone. Use the place calculator for another city; a country name alone does not determine sunrise times.
Future years and changes
Recurring rules can produce future dates, but cannot anticipate new laws, elections or one-off days off. Recheck distant dates before making a binding plan.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Antarctica calendar 2026
What should I check for dates in Antarctica?
Antarctica has no single national public-holiday or school-holiday calendar. This overview shows observances and station-dependent traditions, not universal statutory days off. Midwinter celebrations follow the winter solstice season; each station decides its actual celebration and duty schedule.
Does every calendar entry mean a day off work?
No. This overview does not establish universal statutory rest days or a shared employment calendar.
What does the ICS download include?
The download includes the displayed dates with their scope. It does not establish complete local coverage or an individual entitlement to time off.
Are long-range dates final?
No. Recurring rules can change; additional or transferred dates need a specific decision.
Detailed annual overviews
School holidays, Sun, Moon and calendar weeks
Compact notes in the annual calendar link to dedicated detail pages, keeping this country view focused on its month grid and public holidays.
Calendar weeks 2026
53 calendar weeks · Monday to Sunday under ISO 8601
View every week and date →Moon calendar 2026
50 primary phases in UTC
View new and full moons →Sun calendar 2026
McMurdo Station · 365 daily values
Solar times for the reference place →Place data for the displayed solar reference location: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · adapted and stored locally
Antarctica · 2026
Public holidays
Observances and traditions
| Date | Public holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year (station-dependent) View details → Not automatically a day off during the confirmed martial-law period | Observance or station-dependent tradition | |
| Midwinter celebration (traditional date) View details → Not automatically a day off during the confirmed martial-law period | Observance or station-dependent tradition | |
| Antarctica Day (observance) View details → Not automatically a day off during the confirmed martial-law period | Observance or station-dependent tradition | |
| Christmas (station-dependent) View details → Not automatically a day off during the confirmed martial-law period | Observance or station-dependent tradition |