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Columbus Circle Holiday Market 2026

Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026

DatesTuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
Days ClosedNone listed: open every day of its run
Hours
  • Monday to Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Friday to Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm
WhereAlong the edge of Central Park at Columbus Circle, Manhattan Directions
AdmissionFree admission
Transit59 St-Columbus Circle station (1, A, B, C and D trains).
OrganizerUrbanspace Markets. Official website
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Columbus Circle Holiday Market: Quick Answers

When does Columbus Circle Holiday Market open in 2026?

It opens on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

When does Columbus Circle Holiday Market close for the season?

The last day is Thursday, December 31, 2026.

What are Columbus Circle Holiday Market's hours?

Monday to Thursday 11 am to 7 pm; Friday to Sunday 10 am to 8 pm.

Is Columbus Circle Holiday Market open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Dec 1 and Dec 31.

Is Columbus Circle Holiday Market open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.

Where is Columbus Circle Holiday Market?

Along the edge of Central Park at Columbus Circle, Manhattan, in New York, New York.

Is Columbus Circle Holiday Market free, or do you need a ticket?

It is free to get in.

About Columbus Circle Holiday Market

A row of holiday stalls at the Central Park entrance on Columbus Circle, selling art, jewelry, home goods and treats from local makers. It is one of the four Urbanspace holiday markets in Manhattan.

Where Is Columbus Circle Holiday Market?

Along the edge of Central Park at Columbus Circle, Manhattan, New York, New York. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Getting There, Parking and More

By Transit

The market is at the Central Park entrance on Columbus Circle, right above the 59 St-Columbus Circle subway station. The organizer lists the 1, A, B, C and D trains, all of which stop there. All five lines stop at that one station, so there is no transfer or long walk at this end.

Source: Urbanspace Markets, checked October 28, 2026.

What Else Is On

  • Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park: the rink runs October 28, 2026 to February 28, 2027, daily 8 am to 10 pm, open until midnight November 19 to January 3.
  • Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, also run by Urbanspace: October 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Monday to Friday 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 8 pm.
  • Urbanspace's other holiday markets this season are at Herald Square and Union Square.

Source: Bryant Park Corporation, checked October 28, 2026; Urbanspace Markets, checked October 28, 2026.

Hotels Near Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Columbus Circle sits where Midtown West, the Upper West Side and Central Park South meet, so all three are an easy walk. Hell's Kitchen and the Lincoln Center area are within about 15 minutes on foot, and the hotels around Times Square are roughly a mile south.

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Questions People Ask

What subway stop is the Columbus Circle Holiday Market at?

59 St-Columbus Circle, served by the 1, A, B, C and D trains. The stalls are at the Central Park entrance above the station.

What are the hours at Columbus Circle on weekends?

Friday to Sunday it is open 10 am to 8 pm; Monday to Thursday it is 11 am to 7 pm, December 1 to 31, 2026.

Is Columbus Circle part of the same group as the Bryant Park and Union Square markets?

Yes. Urbanspace runs Columbus Circle, Herald Square, Union Square and the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park.

When does Bryant Park's holiday market open compared with Columbus Circle?

Bryant Park's Holiday Shops open October 28, 2026, more than a month before Columbus Circle opens on December 1.

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Oct 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027

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Norwegian Christmas Market NYC

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Nov 20 to 22, 2026

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Herald Square Holiday Market

New York, New York

Dec 3, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027

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Renegade Craft Holiday Market NYC

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Dec 5 to 6, 2026

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Union Square Christmas Market

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