Public holidays in Antarctica 2028

4 nationwide public holidays in 2028.

Nationwide holidays 2028

Long weekends and bridge days 2028

Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in Antarctica (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.

Long weekends

• Fri 1 Dec – Sun 3 Dec · 3 days off
  Antarctica Day
  Typically in McMurdo Station: high −7°C (19°F), low −11°C (12°F), rain on 9% of days
• Sat 23 Dec – Mon 25 Dec · 3 days off
  Christmas Day
  Typically in McMurdo Station: high −4°C (25°F), low −7°C (19°F), rain on 13% of days
• Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan 2029 · 3 days off
  New Year's Day
  Typically in McMurdo Station: high −4°C (25°F), low −8°C (18°F), rain on 13% of days

Bridge days

• Mon 19 Jun: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Sat 17 Jun – Tue 20 Jun)
  Midwinter Day
  Typically in McMurdo Station: high −25°C (−13°F), low −31°C (−24°F), rain on 6% of days

Leave planner 2028

Choose how many leave days you can take for one break. The planner finds the breaks that give the most days off in a row around nationwide holidays and weekends, and marks the leave days on the calendar below.

2028 calendar

Click working days on the calendar to choose your own leave days.

Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.