# Pittsburgh Christmas Market 2026 > Pittsburgh Christmas Market in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer. Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/pittsburgh-holiday-market/ Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/pennsylvania/) Official name: Peoples Gas Holiday Market Friday, November 20 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Dates | Friday, November 20 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | Closed Thu, Nov 26 | | Hours | Monday to Thursday: **11 am to 8 pm** Friday and Saturday: **11 am to 9:30 pm** Sunday: **11 am to 6 pm** Closed Thanksgiving. Hours may be extended on Light Up Night and the final weekend. | | Where | Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.4407,-80.0026) | | Admission | Not published by the organizer when we checked. | | Organizer | Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. [Official website](https://downtownpittsburgh.com/events/peoples-gas-holiday-market/) | | Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=40.4407&lng=-80.0026&address=Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_pittsburgh_holiday_market_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide. - [Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (vendor information 2026)](https://downtownpittsburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Holiday-Market-Vendor-Information-2026.pdf), checked November 4, 2026 Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://downtownpittsburgh.com/events/peoples-gas-holiday-market/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/). ## Pittsburgh Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does Pittsburgh Christmas Market open in 2026? It opens on Friday, November 20, 2026. ### When does Pittsburgh Christmas Market close for the season? The last day is Thursday, December 24, 2026. ### What are Pittsburgh Christmas Market's hours? Monday to Thursday 11 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am to 9:30 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Closed Thanksgiving. Hours may be extended on Light Up Night and the final weekend. ### Is Pittsburgh Christmas Market open every day? Closed Thu, Nov 26. ### Is Pittsburgh Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving? No. The organizer lists it as closed on Thanksgiving. ### Is Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Christmas Market? Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The address is Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. ## About Pittsburgh Christmas Market Downtown Pittsburgh's holiday market, now in its 15th year, fills Market Square with Alpine-style wooden chalets selling gifts from late November to Christmas Eve, opening around Light Up Night. ## Where Is Pittsburgh Christmas Market? Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh, Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There, Parking and More ### By Transit Pittsburgh Regional Transit's light rail, the T, runs through Downtown on the Red, Blue and Silver lines. Wood Street and Gateway are the closest T stations to Market Square, each roughly a quarter mile away in a straight line. Both are in PRT's Free Fare Zone, along with Steel Plaza, First Avenue, North Shore and Allegheny, so a ride that starts and ends at those stations costs nothing. Source: [Pittsburgh Regional Transit](https://www.rideprt.org/Services/riding-the-t/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Parking Two Alco Parking garages are close to the square, and both are open 24 hours. The Market Square Garage takes cards only and has accessible spaces on levels 3, 4 and 5 by the elevators. The PPG Garage says special events may bring higher rates and names Light Up Night as one of them, so expect to pay more that night. | Garage | Address | Rate (October 2026) | | --- | --- | --- | | Market Square Garage | 260 Forbes Ave (Tower Two-Sixty) | $12 up to 1 hour, $20 up to 3 hours, $30 up to 12 hours; card only | | PPG Garage | 214 Third Ave (entrances on Third and Fourth Avenues) | Weekends $11 a day; nights 4 pm to 4 am $11; event rate $26, more for some events | Source: [Alco Parking](https://alcoparking.com/lot-garage/market-square-garage/), [page 2](https://alcoparking.com/lot-garage/ppg-garage/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Hotels Near Pittsburgh Christmas Market Market Square is in the middle of Downtown, so anywhere in the Golden Triangle is a short walk, including the Cultural District along Penn and Liberty Avenues and the blocks around Point State Park. The North Shore is across the Allegheny River and linked by the fare-free T. **Staying the night?** [See hotels near Pittsburgh Christmas Market for Saturday, November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=40.4407&lng=-80.0026&address=Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_pittsburgh_holiday_market_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map. Map by Stay22. It loads only when you press the button. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Questions People Ask **Where should I park for the Pittsburgh holiday market?** The Market Square Garage at 260 Forbes Ave is closest (from $12 for an hour, card only, October 2026). The PPG Garage at 214 Third Ave charges $11 a day on weekends but may charge more on event nights such as Light Up Night. **Can I take the T to Market Square for free?** Yes, within Downtown and the North Shore. Wood Street, Gateway, Steel Plaza, First Avenue, North Shore and Allegheny stations are in PRT's Free Fare Zone. **Is the Peoples Gas Holiday Market back in Market Square in 2026?** Yes. The organizer's 2026 vendor information sheet says the market is held in Market Square. **Is the market open on Sundays?** Yes, 11 am to 6 pm, according to the organizer's 2026 vendor information; hours may change. ## Have You Been to Pittsburgh Christmas Market? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. 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