Festivals

Midwinter Festival

Season or date: Around June 21

Morale event held by winter-over crews during the sunless midwinter period. Each station hosts handmade meals, costume parties, and remote exchanges to strengthen bonds.

Antarctic Ice Marathon

Season or date: November–December

Adventure race held on Antarctic Peninsula or near South Pole. Running 42.195km in extreme cold and strong winds.

Public holidays

  • Station Founding Anniversaries (varies by station)