Prague Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Prague Christmas markets in 2026?
Prague has 9 Christmas markets in our directory. Confirmed 2026 dates: Old Town Square Christmas Market (Staromestske namesti), 28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027; Wenceslas Square (Václavské namesti), 28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027. Last season most opened around 25 Nov and the last one closed on 6 Jan 2026; 2 stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Prague's Christmas markets fill the city's two great squares: the Old Town Square, with its giant tree in front of the Týn Church and the Astronomical Clock, and Wenceslas Square in the New Town. Smaller markets pop up at Náměstí Míru beneath the Church of St Ludmila, at Republic Square and near Prague Castle.
Stalls sell wooden toys, glass and ceramics, and plenty of food: grilled sausages, roast ham, svařák (mulled wine) and the chimney cake trdelník. The big markets usually carry on into the first days of January, so Prague is a good choice if you're travelling between Christmas and New Year.
9Christmas markets
25 NovTypical opening (2025)
6 Jan 2026Last market closed
2Open after 25 Dec
All Christmas markets in Prague
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Republic Square (namesti Republiky)
Republic Square (namesti Republiky) (Second market)
Tyl's Square (Tylovo namesti)
Old Town Square Christmas Market (Staromestske namesti)
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Wenceslas Square (Václavské namesti)
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, Vinohrady, 130 00 Praha 3, Czechia
Prague Castle Christmas Market
Smíchov - pedestrian zone Andel
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Prague?
We list 9 Christmas markets in Prague, including Peace Square (namesti Míru), Republic Square (namesti Republiky), Republic Square (namesti Republiky) (Second market) and Tyl's Square (Tylovo namesti). Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Prague Christmas markets open in 2026?
Official 2026 dates: Old Town Square Christmas Market (Staromestske namesti): 28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027; Wenceslas Square (Václavské namesti): 28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027. For the other 7 markets we haven't confirmed 2026 dates yet — last season most were open by 25 Nov.
Are Prague's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Yes — last season 2 markets stayed open after 25 December, including Old Town Square Christmas Market (Staromestske namesti) and Wenceslas Square (Václavské namesti). Most others closed on or before 24 Dec.
Are the Christmas markets in Prague 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.