Advent in Zagreb - Ban Josip Jelacic Square
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Zagreb Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Zagreb Christmas markets in 2026?
Zagreb has 7 Christmas markets in our directory. Confirmed 2026 dates: Advent in Zagreb (7 sites), 28 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027. Last season most opened around 29 Nov and the last one closed on 7 Jan 2026; 7 stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Advent in Zagreb was voted the best Christmas market in Europe three years running (2016–2018) in the European Best Destinations poll. The whole city centre turns into a festival — from Ban Jelačić Square and the Zrinjevac park with its music pavilion to the Upper Town, the Strossmayer Promenade and the ice park on King Tomislav Square.
Look for fritule (small doughnuts), grilled sausages and kuhano vino (mulled wine). There are concerts most evenings, and many stalls stay open until early January.
7Christmas markets
29 NovTypical opening (2025)
7 Jan 2026Last market closed
7Open after 25 Dec
1Ice rinks
All Christmas markets in Zagreb
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Advent in Zagreb - Bogoviceva street
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Advent in Zagreb - European Square (Europski trg.)
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Advent in Zagreb - Gajeva street
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Advent in Zagreb - Strossmayer Square
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Advent in Zagreb - Warsaw street (Varšavska ulica)
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Advent in Zagreb - Zrinjevac Park
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Ice skating in Zagreb
Trg Kralja Tomislava
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Zagreb?
We list 7 Christmas markets in Zagreb, including Advent in Zagreb - Ban Josip Jelacic Square, Advent in Zagreb - Bogoviceva street, Advent in Zagreb - European Square (Europski trg.) and Advent in Zagreb - Gajeva street. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Zagreb Christmas markets open in 2026?
Official 2026 dates: Advent in Zagreb (7 sites): 28 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027.
Are Zagreb's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Yes — last season 7 markets stayed open after 25 December, including Advent in Zagreb - Ban Josip Jelacic Square, Advent in Zagreb - Bogoviceva street, Advent in Zagreb - European Square (Europski trg.), Advent in Zagreb - Gajeva street and Advent in Zagreb - Strossmayer Square. Most others closed on or before 7 Jan.
Are the Christmas markets in Zagreb free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.