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Christmas Markets in Romania 2026
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When are the Christmas markets in Romania in 2026?
We list 13 Christmas markets in Romania, in 13 towns and cities. Last season the typical opening date was 14 Nov, and 1 market stayed open after 25 December. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Romania's Christmas markets are among Europe's best-kept secrets. Sibiu's market on the Large Square is often ranked among the country's best, and Bucharest, Brașov, Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara host big markets too.
Best cities for Christmas markets in Romania
All Christmas markets in Romania by town
Alba Iulia
- Târgul de Craciun Alba Iulia (Alba Iulia Christmas Market )Dates to be announced↗
Brasov
- Târgul de Craciun din Brasov (Brasov Christmas Market)Dates to be announced↗
Cetatea de Baltă
- Târgul de Craciun Cetatea de BaltaDates to be announced↗
Cluj-Napoca
- Târgul de Craciun Cluj-Napoca (Cluj-Napoca Christmas Market)Dates to be announced↗
Craiova
- Târgul de Craciun CraiovaDates to be announced↗
Ighiu
- Târgul de Craciun IghiuDates to be announced↗
Oradea
- Târgul de Craciun Oradea (Oradea Christmas Market )Dates to be announced↗
Piatra Neamț
- Târg Piatra Lui Craciun (Christmas Stone Fair)Dates to be announced↗
Sighisoara
- Târgul de Craciun Sighisoara (Sighisoara Christmas Market )Dates to be announced↗
Stoenești
- Târgul de Craciun StoenestiDates to be announced↗
Timișoara
- Târgul de Craciun din Timisoara (Timisoara Christmas Market )Dates to be announced↗
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Romania?
We list 13 Christmas markets in Romania. The towns with the most are Alba Iulia (1), Brasov (1), Bucharest (1), Cetatea de Baltă (1) and Cluj-Napoca (1).
When do Christmas markets start in Romania?
Last season the earliest market in our list, Targul de Craciun din Sibiu (Sibiu Christmas Market ) in Sibiu, opened on 14 Nov 2025; the typical opening date was 14 Nov 2025. In 2026 the first Sunday of Advent is 29 Nov 2026, and most markets open in the week or two before it.
Which Christmas markets in Romania are open after Christmas?
1 market stayed open after 25 December last season, for example Targul de Craciun din Sibiu (Sibiu Christmas Market ) (Sibiu). See our open after Christmas list.