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Christmas Markets in Slovakia 2026
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When are the Christmas markets in Slovakia in 2026?
We list 10 Christmas markets in Slovakia, in 6 towns and cities. Last season the typical opening date was 5 Dec, and 1 market stayed open after 25 December. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Bratislava's Christmas market on the Main Square and Františkánske Square is compact, cheap and friendly — perfect to combine with Vienna, an hour away. Try lokše potato pancakes and medovina.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Slovakia?
We list 10 Christmas markets in Slovakia. The towns with the most are Bratislava (5), Košice (1), Piešťany (1), Rožňava (1) and Trenčín (1).
When do Christmas markets start in Slovakia?
Last season the earliest market in our list, Košice Christmas Market in Košice, opened on 1 Dec 2025; the typical opening date was 5 Dec 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 Slovakia are open after Christmas?
1 market stayed open after 25 December last season, for example Košice Christmas Market (Košice). See our open after Christmas list.