# Grand Central Christmas Market 2026

> Grand Central Christmas Market in New York, New York: Nov 9 to Dec 24, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/new-york-grand-central-holiday-fair/

New York, [New York](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/new-york/)

Official name: Grand Central Holiday Fair

Monday, November 9 to Thursday, December 24, 2026

| Dates | Monday, November 9 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | Closed Thu, Nov 26 |
| Hours | Monday to Saturday, November 9 to December 16: **10 am to 7 pm** Sunday, November 9 to December 16: **11 am to 6 pm** December 17 to December 23: **10 am to 8 pm** Christmas Eve: **10 am to 6 pm** Closed on Thanksgiving Day. |
| Where | Vanderbilt Hall inside Grand Central Terminal, Midtown Manhattan 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.7527,-73.9773) |
| Admission | Free admission |
| Transit | Inside Grand Central Terminal (Metro-North, and the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines). |
| Organizer | Grand Central Terminal (MTA). [Official website](https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/holiday-fair/) |
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## Checked Against the Source

These dates and hours come from the venue's own website, not from another guide.

- [Grand Central Terminal](https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/holiday-fair/), checked November 4, 2026

On the day, check the [official website](https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/holiday-fair/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Grand Central Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Grand Central Christmas Market open in 2026?

It opens on Monday, November 9, 2026.

### When does Grand Central Christmas Market close for the season?

The last day is Thursday, December 24, 2026.

### What are Grand Central Christmas Market's hours?

Monday to Saturday, November 9 to December 16 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday, November 9 to December 16 11 am to 6 pm; December 17 to December 23 10 am to 8 pm; Christmas Eve 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.

### Is Grand Central Christmas Market open every day?

Closed Thu, Nov 26.

### Is Grand Central Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving?

No. The organizer lists it as closed on Thanksgiving.

### Is Grand Central Christmas 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 Grand Central Christmas Market?

Vanderbilt Hall inside Grand Central Terminal, Midtown Manhattan, in New York, New York. The address is 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017.

### Is Grand Central Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?

It is free to get in.

## About Grand Central Christmas Market

An indoor artisan market set up under the chandeliers of Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal, with stalls of handmade jewelry, pottery, art and gifts. It runs from early November to Christmas Eve and is a handy stop out of the cold.

## Where Is Grand Central Christmas Market?

Vanderbilt Hall inside Grand Central Terminal, Midtown Manhattan, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017. The other dots are nearby markets.

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