York Christmas Market 2026

York Christmas Market returns from Thursday 12 November to Monday 21 December 2026, bringing festive shopping, seasonal food and Christmas atmosphere to the heart of the city.

York Christmas Market brings together the city’s renowned festive shopping, seasonal entertainment and independent traders in its historic surroundings.

Organised by Make It York, the Christmas Market is open six days a week, from 10:30am to 7pm, Wednesday to Monday, and closed on Tuesdays for a weekly rest day.

While York Christmas Market is closed on Tuesdays for a rest day, the city remains open and welcoming for your festive days out.

The festive season in York is always one of the most popular and atmospheric times of year in the city. With so much to do, you can explore York’s shops and historic streets, visit an attraction, stop for lunch or enjoy festive events taking place across the city.

The historic Shambles Market and Shambles Food Court remains open every day, 9am to 5pm, as usual in the heart of York’s city centre. A hub for independent traders where you can find something different every day, offering a delightful variety of choice.