Prague Christmas Markets 2026/27: Dates (Nov 28 to Jan 6) and Fares

Name: Prague Christmas Markets 2026/27
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2027-01-06
Location: Prague, Czech Republic

When is Prague Christmas Markets 2026/27?

Prague Christmas Markets 2026/27 runs November 28 to January 6, 2027.

2026/27November 28 to January 6, 2027Confirmed

2027/28November 27 to January 6, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: The main markets are announced each year and start around the weekend before the first Sunday of Advent.

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Source: pragueexperience.com

Prague Christmas Markets schedule

28 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027: Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square markets are open daily, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026: The Peace Square (Namesti Miru) market in Vinohrady opens daily 10:00 to 20:00, in front of St. Ludmila Church.
3 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027: The small market on Kampa Square, by Charles Bridge at river level, opens daily 10:00 to 20:00.
Sundays at 11:00: National Theatre Advent Concerts are performed every Sunday morning at 11:00, with 100 musicians and singers.

Source: pragueexperience.com

Getting to Prague Christmas Markets

The Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square markets are just a 5-minute walk apart.
Prague's metro, bus and tram system is efficient, and tickets can be bought online.

Sources: pragueexperience.com, thehistoriantraveller.com

Tickets and cost

There is no entrance fee, and the main markets are open from 10 am to 10 pm.

Source: earthtrekkers.com

Prague Christmas Markets: questions people ask

When are the Prague Christmas markets in 2026?

The main markets at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square run daily from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027.

Is the Prague Christmas market free?

Yes. There is no entrance fee.

Where are the Christmas markets in Prague?

The two main markets are at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, about a 5-minute walk apart. Smaller markets are at Peace Square, Republic Square, Kampa Square and Havel's Market.

How many days do you need for the Prague Christmas markets?

One day is enough to see the best of them if the markets are your only reason to visit. On a Central Europe tour, Prague can be a highlight.

Is there a Christmas market at Prague Castle?

Not recently. The last time a market was held inside the castle was 2022, and a Christmas tree stood in the square in 2023.

Sources: pragueexperience.com, earthtrekkers.com

About Prague Christmas Markets

Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square markets run daily into January, free to enter, with smaller local markets around the city.

The two main markets sit about a five-minute walk apart, at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Old Town Square has a large Christmas tree, an open-air music stage, a nativity scene and a lit viewing platform. Smaller markets such as Peace Square suit a quieter visit. Sunset is around 4:00 pm in December, so the lights get a long evening.

Know before you go

The main markets are free to enter and open daily, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
The Prague Castle market was last held in 2022.
Prague Airport (PRG) is the main airport, and the city's metro, bus and tram system reaches the central squares.

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