New York has 11 Christmas markets listed in our research, the most of any city in this guide. The season starts in late October with Bryant Park Winter Village and runs through early January. Most markets are free to browse, with food, gifts and handmade goods from local vendors. Christmas Day itself falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.
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Bryant Park Winter Village shops open October 28, the earliest of the major markets. Grand Central Holiday Fair opens November 11 and Union Square Holiday Market opens November 19. Most markets run into late December or early January.
Our research lists 11 Christmas markets in New York, the most of any city in this guide. Bryant Park Winter Village is the largest, with around 180 kiosks in its 25th season. Check local listings for smaller neighborhood markets.
Browsing the Winter Village shops is free, and the market runs October 28 to January 3. The ice rink is a separate paid activity and runs to February 28. Expect the area to be busiest on weekends in December.