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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

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    Christmas market · York

    York Christmas Market

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    What'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.
    4-6 Parliament St, York YO1 8SEOfficial site

Questions

When does the York Christmas market 2026 open and close?

2026 dates: York Christmas Market: 12 Nov – 21 Dec 2026 (closed Tuesdays).

What are the York Christmas market opening hours?

York Christmas Market: 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?

York Christmas Market: Free entry.

How do I get to the York Christmas market, and where can I park?

York Christmas Market: York station is 15 minutes' walk; Park & Ride buses from the edge of the city.

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