New York, New York
Union Square Christmas Market 2026
Official name: Union Square Holiday Market
Thursday, November 12 to Thursday, December 24, 2026
| Dates | Thursday, November 12 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
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| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
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| Where | The southwest corner of Union Square Park, Manhattan Directions |
| Admission | Free admission |
| Transit | 14 St-Union Square station (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R and W trains). |
| Organizer | Urbanspace Markets. Official website |
| Plan Your Trip | Hotels for November 14 Map affiliate |
Union Square Christmas Market: Quick Answers
When does Union Square Christmas Market open in 2026?
It opens on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
When does Union Square Christmas Market close for the season?
The last day is Thursday, December 24, 2026.
What are Union Square Christmas Market's hours?
Sunday to Wednesday 11 am to 8 pm; Thursday and Friday 11 am to 9 pm; Saturday 10 am to 9 pm.
Is Union Square Christmas Market open every day?
Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Nov 12 and Dec 24.
Is Union Square Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving?
Yes, Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.
Is Union Square 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 Union Square Christmas Market?
The southwest corner of Union Square Park, Manhattan, in New York, New York.
Is Union Square Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?
It is free to get in.
About Union Square Christmas Market
One of New York's best-loved holiday markets, with close to 200 red-and-white stalls of local makers, artists and food vendors filling a corner of Union Square Park. It usually opens in mid-November and closes on Christmas Eve.
Where Is Union Square Christmas Market?
The southwest corner of Union Square Park, 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 in Union Square Park itself, so the subway is the easy way in. The 14 St-Union Square station sits under the square and is served by the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R and W trains, which the organizer lists as the market's subway lines. The stalls fill the southwest corner of the park, the corner nearest Broadway and 14th Street.
Source: Urbanspace Markets, checked October 28, 2026.
What Else Is On
Urbanspace, which runs the Union Square market, also runs two other Manhattan holiday markets this season. The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, part of Winter Village, are open October 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (weekdays 11 am to 8 pm, weekends 10 am to 8 pm). The Herald Holiday Market at Herald Square runs December 3, 2026 to January 2, 2027 (Monday to Saturday 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 7 pm). Both are a short subway ride north.
Source: Urbanspace Markets, page 2, checked October 28, 2026.
Hotels Near Union Square Christmas Market
Union Square is where several neighborhoods meet, so Gramercy, the Flatiron District, Greenwich Village and the East Village are all within a 10 to 15 minute walk of the stalls. With eight subway lines under the square, almost anywhere in Manhattan or along the L in Brooklyn works too.
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What is the nearest subway station to the Union Square Holiday Market?
14 St-Union Square, directly under the park, served by the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R and W trains.
Which corner of Union Square is the market in?
The southwest corner of the park, near Broadway and 14th Street.
Are there other Urbanspace holiday markets in New York?
Yes. The same organizer runs the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park (October 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027) and the Herald Holiday Market at Herald Square (December 3, 2026 to January 2, 2027).
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