Christmas Markets Near Washington, DC 2026
19 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Washington, DC, closest first, 7 of them within 5 miles. 18 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Washington, DC First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter Washington, DC · under a mile from downtown | Nov 13 to Dec 23, 2026 | Closed Thu, Nov 26 | Free |
| Heurich Christmas Markt Washington, DC · under a mile from downtown | Dec 3 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Dupont Circle Holiday Market Washington, DC · 1 mile north | Nov 12 to Dec 23, 2026 | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30 | Not published |
| Swedish Christmas Market DC Washington, DC · 1 mile west | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| National Landing Holiday Market Arlington, VA · 3 miles southwest | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Cherrydale Holiday Market Arlington, VA · 4 miles west | Nov 21, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| 4MR Holiday Makers' Market Alexandria, VA · 4 miles southwest | Dec 6, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Alexandria Christmas Market Alexandria, VA · 6 miles south | Dec 12, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| Falls Church Holiday Market Falls Church, VA · 7 miles west | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Bethesda Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market Bethesda, MD · 7 miles northwest | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| City of Fairfax Holiday Craft Show Fairfax, VA · 14 miles west | Nov 21 to 22, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| City of Fairfax Holiday Market Fairfax, VA · 15 miles west | Dec 4 to 13, 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Occoquan Holiday Artisan Market Occoquan, VA · 19 miles southwest | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Herndon WinterMarkt Herndon, VA · 20 miles west | Dec 12, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Columbia MD Holiday Market Columbia, MD · 23 miles northeast | Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Annapolis Christmas Market Annapolis, MD · 27 miles east | Dec 4 to 13, 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Howard County Holiday Mart Cooksville, MD · 28 miles north | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Baltimore Christmas Market Baltimore, MD · 35 miles northeast | Nov 21 to Dec 27, 2026 | Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed Wed, Nov 25, Fri, Dec 25 | Free |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Washington, DC; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Silver Spring Christmas Market (Silver Spring, 7 miles north)
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Washington, DC affiliate
Worth the Drive From Washington, DC
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Maryland Christmas Show
Frederick, Maryland
Nov 20 to 29, 2026
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
41 miles northwest of Washington, DC
Christkindlmarkt at Dills Tavern
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
Dec 11 to 12, 2026
84 miles north of Washington, DC
Christkindl Markt Hagerstown
Hagerstown, Maryland
Dec 11 to 12, 2026
63 miles northwest of Washington, DC
Christmas Markets Near Washington, DC: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Washington, DC?
DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Nov 13 to Dec 23, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Washington, DC?
By how often people search for it, Baltimore Christmas Market (35 miles northeast), then DC Holiday Market Penn Quarter (under a mile from downtown).
When do Christmas markets near Washington, DC open in 2026?
Dupont Circle Holiday Market opens first, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Baltimore Christmas Market is the last to close, on Sunday, December 27, 2026.
Are any Christmas markets near Washington, DC open after Christmas?
Yes: Baltimore Christmas Market (through Dec 27). Each page has the days it is closed, Christmas Day included.
Which Christmas markets near Washington, DC charge admission?
Heurich Christmas Markt, Swedish Christmas Market DC, City of Fairfax Holiday Craft Show and Howard County Holiday Mart charge for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: Baltimore, Lancaster. By state: Christmas markets in Virginia, Christmas markets in Maryland, Christmas markets in Washington, DC. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.