Christmas markets · York
York Christmas Market 2026: dates and opening times
York Christmas Market runs from 12 November to 21 December 2026 on Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square, open 10.30am–7pm Wednesday to Monday (5pm on 21 December) and closed on Tuesdays. More than 80% of traders are from Yorkshire, according to Visit York.
1 market · checked October 2026
- York Christmas Market2026: 12 Nov – 21 Dec 2026 (closed Tuesdays)Free entry.
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Christmas market · York
York Christmas Market
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square
- Quality street food
- Part of Christmas at York
What visitors sayGoogle 3.9 ★ · 92 reviews
Good stalls and lots of street food, but very busy at weekends and pricey. A Monday morning visit can mean no queues at all.
Lovely with a walk round the Shambles and the Minster — go on a weekday.
- 2026
- 12 Nov – 21 Dec 2026 (closed Tuesdays)
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- York station is 15 minutes' walk; Park & Ride buses from the edge of the city.
Worth knowing
- 2026 hours: 10.30am–7pm, Wednesday to Monday, closing at 5pm on 21 December; closed every Tuesday.
- More than 80% of traders are from Yorkshire, so it is good for local gifts and food.
Questions
When does the York Christmas market 2026 open and close?
2026 dates: 12 Nov – 21 Dec 2026 (closed Tuesdays).
What are the York Christmas market opening hours?
2026 hours: 10.30am–7pm, Wednesday to Monday, closing at 5pm on 21 December; closed every Tuesday. Hours can change, so check the organiser's site before you go.
Is the York Christmas market free to enter?
Free entry.
How do I get to the York Christmas market, and where can I park?
York station is 15 minutes' walk; Park & Ride buses from the edge of the city.