The York Christmas Market 2026 runs from Thursday 12 November to Monday 21 December on Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square, according to Visit York. Visit York lists the market as open from 10.30am to 7pm and closed on Tuesdays, with free entry.
Key takeaways
- Open from Thursday 12 November to Monday 21 December 2026.
- Closed on Tuesdays. Open 10.30am to 7pm on other days, according to Visit York.
- Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square, in the city centre, with free entry.
- Make It York reports the market welcomed 1.2 million visitors, with 37% staying overnight.
- Park & Ride is free to park at. In the city, the council charged its higher Friday and Saturday rate every day during the 2025 market.
When is the York Christmas Market 2026?
| What the organiser has published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday 12 November to Monday 21 December 2026 | Visit York |
| Days | Closed on Tuesdays | Visit York |
| Opening hours | 10.30am to 7pm | Visit York |
| Location | Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square | Visit York |
| Entry | Free | Visit York |
What if the dates change?
Everything on this page comes from the organiser's own announcements on the date shown at the top. If the organiser moves or cancels anything, their page is the final word, which is why every row links to it.
Where is the York Christmas Market?
On Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square, in the middle of the city, according to Visit York. The site is inside the city walls and pedestrianised, so the car parks and Park & Ride below are the way in. Make It York, the city's tourism body, reports the market welcomed 1.2 million visitors, with 37% staying overnight, which is why the city is at its busiest on market weekends.
Where can you park for the York Christmas Market?
From our York parking guide, with prices from the council and operators:
| Option | What it costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Park & Ride | Free parking, adult return from £3.90, up to three children free | Six sites around the ring road, according to First Bus |
| Council car parks | From £4.85 an hour Sunday to Thursday, £5.30 on Fridays, Saturdays and event days | During the 2025 market, the council charged the higher rate every day |
| Evening rate | £4 Sunday to Thursday, £4.80 Friday, Saturday and events | Any stay from 6pm to 8am |
The full guide has the map, the on-street prices and the height limits: parking in York.
Own a home in York? Christmas market weekends mean full houses, late arrivals and the 10pm "we can't find the key safe" call. A local manager from the Houst network takes those calls for you, and Guestwise manages short lets from 12% + VAT. See Airbnb management in York.
Frequently asked questions
When does York Christmas Market 2026 start?
Thursday 12 November 2026, according to Visit York.
When does York Christmas Market finish?
Monday 21 December 2026.
Is York Christmas Market open every day?
No. Visit York lists the market as closed on Tuesdays.
What are the opening hours?
10.30am to 7pm, according to Visit York.
Is York Christmas Market free?
Yes, entry is free.
Where is the York Christmas Market?
Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square, in the city centre.
Sources
Dates, locations and prices come from the linked organiser, council and operator pages and can change. Check the organiser's page before you travel.