# DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter 2026 > DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter in Washington, DC: Nov 13 to Dec 23, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer. Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/washington-downtowndc-holiday-market/ [Washington, DC](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/washington-dc/) Official name: DowntownDC Holiday Market Friday, November 13 to Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Dates | Friday, November 13 to Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | Closed Thu, Nov 26 | | Hours | Monday to Thursday: **noon to 8 pm** Friday and Saturday: **11 am to 9 pm** Sunday: **11 am to 8 pm** | | Where | F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets in Penn Quarter, by the Smithsonian American Art Museum F St NW between 7th St and 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.8979,-77.0236) | | Admission | Free admission | | Transit | Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro (Red, Green and Yellow lines) has exits at 7th & F and 9th & G Streets NW. | | Dogs | Dogs are welcome; owners must clean up after them. | | Organizer | DowntownDC Business Improvement District. [Official website](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/) | | Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for November 14](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=38.8979&lng=-77.0236&address=Washington%2C%20DC%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-14&checkout=2026-11-15¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_washington_downtowndc_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. - [DowntownDC BID](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/faq/), checked November 4, 2026 Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/). ## DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter: Quick Answers ### When does DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter open in 2026? It opens on Friday, November 13, 2026. ### When does DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter close for the season? The last day is Wednesday, December 23, 2026. ### What are DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter's hours? Monday to Thursday noon to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday 11 am to 8 pm. ### Is DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter open every day? Closed Thu, Nov 26. ### Is DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter open on Thanksgiving? No. The organizer lists it as closed on Thanksgiving. ### Where is DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter? F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets in Penn Quarter, by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, in Washington, DC. The address is F St NW between 7th St and 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004. ### Is DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter free, or do you need a ticket? It is free to get in. ## About DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter Washington's largest outdoor holiday market, in its 22nd year, closes F Street NW in Penn Quarter to traffic for about 120 local makers, food stalls and a stage with live music Thursday to Sunday. ## Where Is DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter? F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets in Penn Quarter, by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, F St NW between 7th St and 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There, Parking and More ### By Transit Gallery Place-Chinatown station (Red, Green and Yellow lines) is right on the market: Entrance A comes up at 7th and F Streets NW, at one end of the stalls, and Entrance B at 9th and G. Metrorail fares are $2.25 to $6.75 one way on weekdays and $2.25 to $2.50 on weekends, and a local bus ride is $2.25 (October 2026); you can tap a contactless card at the gates. Metrobus routes stopping within a block include the D40 at 7th and F and the D94 at G and 9th. A Capital Bikeshare dock is at 625 9th St NW. Source: [DowntownDC BID](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/location/), [page 2](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/faq/), checked October 28, 2026; [WMATA](https://www.wmata.com/fares/basic.cfm), checked October 28, 2026. ### Parking The BID lists five garages within about two blocks of the market. None has its rate on the BID's page, and the closing times matter if you stay into the evening: the market runs to 8 or 9 pm, and two of these garages close at 7 pm and 10 pm. With a Metro station at the market's edge, transit is usually the easier choice. | Garage | Address | Hours | | --- | --- | --- | | Atlantic Parking | 505 9th St NW | 6 am to midnight | | Colonial Parking | 701 9th St NW | Open 24 hours | | Colonial Parking | 799 9th St NW | 6 am to 10 pm | | SP+ | 930 H St NW | 7 am to 10 pm | | Park Chirp | 901 F St NW | 6 am to 7 pm | Source: [DowntownDC BID](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/location/), checked October 28, 2026. ### What Else Is On The BID's own holiday list for downtown includes Frosted at Franklin Park (November 13, 2026 to January 9, 2027), the CityCenterDC holiday tree lighting on November 14, and the unveiling of the holiday windows at Macy's Metro Center on November 21. On stage nearby, Ford's Theatre plays A Christmas Carol from November 19 to December 31, and The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker is at the Warner Theatre from November 28 to December 27. The market's own grand opening is at 10 am on November 13. Source: [DowntownDC BID](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/holiday-happenings/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Hotels Near DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter Penn Quarter and Chinatown surround the market, so anywhere in those blocks is a short walk. Downtown around Metro Center and the convention center area of Mount Vernon Square are within about 10 to 15 minutes on foot, and anything on the Red, Green or Yellow lines is a direct ride to Gallery Place. **Staying the night?** [See hotels near DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter for Saturday, November 14](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=38.8979&lng=-77.0236&address=Washington%2C%20DC%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-14&checkout=2026-11-15¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_washington_downtowndc_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 **What is the nearest Metro to the DowntownDC Holiday Market?** Gallery Place-Chinatown, on the Red, Green and Yellow lines. Use Entrance A at 7th and F Streets NW, which comes up at the end of the market. **Where can I park for the DC Holiday Market?** The organizers list garages at 505 9th St NW, 701 and 799 9th St NW, 930 H St NW and 901 F St NW. Check closing times: some close at 7 pm or 10 pm. **Are there restrooms at the DowntownDC Holiday Market?** Yes, on 8th Street NW behind the Winter Chalet bar. **Do vendors take credit cards?** Most do, but the organizers suggest carrying some cash. There are ATMs at 601 F St NW, 732 7th St NW and 610 F St NW. **Is there live music?** The main stage has live entertainment Thursday to Sunday from November 19, and there is a children's play area next to the stage. ## Have You Been to DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter? 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