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22 Christmas Markets Still Open After Christmas 2026

Updated October 2026. Every date below is for the 2026/27 season and was re-checked on each market’s or city’s official website on 30 October 2026.

Short answer: Yes, you can still find Christmas markets after 24 December. In 2026, at least 22 markets in Germany and Austria stay open after Christmas: five run to 30 December, four to New Year’s Eve, and nine into January 2027, the longest to 6 January (Vienna, Innsbruck, Seefeld) and 5 January (Garmisch-Partenkirchen).

Servus (hi) from a small German village near the Austrian border, south of Rosenheim! 👋 Brian here. It’s one of the most common questions about Christmas in Germany: “If we arrive on the 26th, did we miss the Christmas markets?” Most German markets do close on 23 or 24 December. Not all of them, though, and some of the prettiest ones near us in the Alps keep going well into the new year.

The days between Christmas and New Year have their own name here: zwischen den Jahren (between the years). It’s a slower, cozy week, and a Glühwein under the mountains is a great way to spend an afternoon of it. Here’s every market I could confirm for 2026/27, grouped by how long it stays open.

Which Christmas markets are open after Christmas in 2026?

Here’s the quick list, sorted by last day.

WhereMarketLast day
ViennaChristmas market at Schönbrunn Palace6 Jan 2027
InnsbruckMaria-Theresien-Straße Christmas market6 Jan 2027
InnsbruckHungerburg Christmas market6 Jan 2027
Seefeld in TirolSeefeld Christmas market6 Jan 2027
Garmisch-PartenkirchenChristkindlmarkt at Winter im Park5 Jan 2027
BerchtesgadenBerchtesgadener Advent3 Jan 2027
BerlinChristmas market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Breitscheidplatz)3 Jan 2027
BerlinBerliner Weihnachtszeit at the Rotes Rathaus3 Jan 2027
SalzburgSalzburg Christkindlmarkt (Domplatz & Residenzplatz)1 Jan 2027
BerlinWeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt31 Dec 2026
ViennaK&K Christmas market at Belvedere Palace31 Dec 2026
SalzburgChristmas market on Mirabellplatz31 Dec 2026
LinzWinter Magic at the Stiegl-Klosterhof31 Dec 2026
DortmundWeihnachtsstadt Dortmund30 Dec 2026
DuisburgDuisburg Christmas market30 Dec 2026
DüsseldorfDüsseldorf Christmas market30 Dec 2026
LübeckLübeck Christmas markets30 Dec 2026
NurembergKinderweihnacht (Children’s Christmas)30 Dec 2026
BerlinChristmas market at Charlottenburg Palace27 Dec 2026
Munich AirportChristmas & winter market at Munich Airport (MAC Forum)27 Dec 2026
KitzbühelKitzbühel Advent27 Dec 2026
ViennaVienna Christmas market on Rathausplatz26 Dec 2026

All of the German markets are in our 2026 Christmas market calendar too, with hours and closed days for each one.

Which markets are open into January 2027?

These nine are the ones to plan around if you’re traveling over New Year. Several of them are in the Alps, where Advent and the Christmas season really do last until Epiphany on 6 January (a public holiday in Bavaria and Austria).

MarketWhere2026/27 datesAfter Christmas
Christkindlmarkt at Winter im ParkGarmisch-Partenkirchen20 Nov 2026 – 5 Jan 2027Daily 12:00–21:00; 31 Dec 12:00–18:00
Berchtesgadener AdventBerchtesgaden20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027Closed 25 Dec. 26 Dec–3 Jan: Mon–Fri 12:00–19:00, Sat/Sun 11:00–19:00; 31 Dec 10:00–16:00
Christmas market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Breitscheidplatz)Berlin13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027Hours not published yet; free entry
Berliner Weihnachtszeit at the Rotes RathausBerlin23 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00, Sat/Sun 11:00–22:00; 3 Jan until 20:00. Closed 24 Dec (berlin.de also lists 31 Dec as closed)
Salzburg Christkindlmarkt (Domplatz & Residenzplatz)Salzburg (Austria)19 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 202725 & 26 Dec 11:00–18:00; 31 Dec 10:00–18:00; 1 Jan 11:00–18:00
Christmas market at Schönbrunn PalaceVienna (Austria)6 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 202725 Dec–6 Jan daily 10:00–19:00
Maria-Theresien-Straße Christmas marketInnsbruck (Austria)25 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027Daily 11:00–21:00; 31 Dec 11:00–19:00
Hungerburg Christmas marketInnsbruck (Austria)20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027From 25 Dec: Mon–Fri 13:00–18:00, Sat/Sun 12:00–18:00; 31 Dec 12:00–17:00
Seefeld Christmas marketSeefeld in Tirol (Austria)20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027Daily 14:00–21:00

Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the longest-running market in Bavaria on this list

Winter im Park fills the Michael-Ende-Kurpark below the Zugspitze mountains, and it’s open every day at Christmas, including the 25th and 26th. On New Year’s Eve it closes at 18:00. In my opinion it’s the best “after Christmas” pick for families in Bavaria, because it’s an easy regional-train trip from Munich and the whole town feels like winter.

Berchtesgaden: Advent under the Watzmann

The Berchtesgadener Advent takes a break on Christmas Day, then reopens on 26 December and runs to 3 January with slightly shorter hours (until 19:00). It’s in the old town with the mountains all around. You can get there by regional train via Freilassing, and it pairs well with a winter walk.

Salzburg: open on New Year’s Day

Salzburg’s big Christkindlmarkt on the Domplatz and Residenzplatz is open on both Christmas holidays (11:00 to 18:00), on New Year’s Eve (stalls until at least 18:00, some food stands until 1:00 for the city’s New Year’s party) and even on 1 January. From Munich it’s just under two hours on the regional train, so it makes a great day trip.

Berlin: two markets into the new year

Berlin is the big-city winner here. The market around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidplatz and the Berliner Weihnachtszeit at the Rotes Rathaus, which has an ice rink, both run until 3 January 2027. The Rotes Rathaus market is closed on Christmas Eve, and berlin.de also lists it as closed on New Year’s Eve, so check that one before the 31st.

Vienna, Innsbruck and Seefeld: to 6 January

In Austria, Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, two Innsbruck markets and Seefeld up on its plateau all keep going until 6 January. The Hungerburg market sits high above Innsbruck with a view over the city, and after Christmas it closes at 18:00.

Which markets are open until New Year’s Eve?

MarketWhere2026/27 datesAfter Christmas
WeihnachtsZauber GendarmenmarktBerlin23 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026Sun–Thu 11:00–22:00, Fri/Sat 11:00–23:00; €2 entry (no free weekday window on 25, 26 or 31 Dec); New Year’s Eve party ticket €9
K&K Christmas market at Belvedere PalaceVienna (Austria)20 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00, Sat/Sun/holidays 10:00–21:00; 31 Dec 11:00–17:00
Christmas market on MirabellplatzSalzburg (Austria)19 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 202625 & 26 Dec 11:00–18:00; 27–31 Dec 10:00–19:00
Winter Magic at the Stiegl-KlosterhofLinz (Austria)13 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026Mon–Fri 15:00–21:30, Sat/Sun and 30 & 31 Dec 13:00–21:30; €5 entry incl. one hot drink (free from 20:30), kids under 6 free

Berlin’s Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most elegant markets in Germany, between the concert hall and the two domed churches. Kids under 12 get in free. In Salzburg, the Mirabellplatz market is the smaller, more local sister of the cathedral market, and it’s an easy walk from the train station.

Which markets are open until 30 December?

MarketWhere2026/27 datesAfter Christmas
Weihnachtsstadt DortmundDortmund19 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026Closed 25 Dec. 26 & 27 Dec 12:00–21:00; 28–30 Dec 11:00–21:00
Duisburg Christmas marketDuisburg12 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026Closed 24 & 25 Dec. 26 Dec 13:00–21:00; 30 Dec 11:00–20:00
Düsseldorf Christmas marketDüsseldorf19 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026Closed 25 Dec. 26 Dec 14:00–21:00; then Sun–Thu 11:00–20:00, Fri/Sat 11:00–21:00
Lübeck Christmas marketsLübeck23 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026Closed 24 & 25 Dec. 26 Dec 13:00–20:00; 30 Dec 11:00–18:00
Kinderweihnacht (Children’s Christmas)Nuremberg27 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026Closed 25 Dec. 26–30 Dec 11:00–20:00

These are mostly the big city markets in the west and north of Germany. Dortmund puts up what the city calls the biggest Christmas tree in the world (45 meters), and it stays lit until 30 December. Duisburg’s market lines the Königstraße shopping street. Lübeck, the home of Lübeck marzipan, is a sweet stop if you’re in the north.

In Nuremberg, the main Christkindlesmarkt ends on 24 December, but the Kinderweihnacht (Children’s Christmas) on Hans-Sachs-Platz reopens on 26 December and runs to the 30th. Right nearby, the Feuerzangenbowle village at the Fleischbrücke serves its flaming punch until 31 December (from 13:00 on New Year’s Eve). There’s more in our Nuremberg Christmas market guide.

Which markets close on 26 or 27 December?

MarketWhere2026/27 datesAfter Christmas
Christmas market at Charlottenburg PalaceBerlin23 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026Closed 24 Dec. Mon–Thu 13:00–22:00, Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00
Christmas & winter market at Munich Airport (MAC Forum)Munich Airport13 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026Daily 11:00–21:00 (24 Dec until 16:00); covered, with an ice rink
Kitzbühel AdventKitzbühel (Austria)18 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 202625–27 Dec 14:00–20:00
Vienna Christmas market on RathausplatzVienna (Austria)13 Nov 2026 – 26 Dec 2026Daily 10:00–22:00; the Eistraum ice rink stays open until 6 Jan 2027

These give you a day or two of bonus market time after Christmas Day. The Munich Airport market is covered, so it works in any weather, and it’s handy on an arrival or departure day.

What’s open on 24, 25 and 26 December?

Christmas Eve is the main family celebration here, and markets that are open that day usually close early in the afternoon. 25 and 26 December are both public holidays in Germany and Austria. A few markets open on both days (Garmisch, Schönbrunn, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Seefeld, Kitzbühel), while many others take Christmas Day off and reopen on the 26th (Berchtesgaden, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Lübeck, Nuremberg’s Kinderweihnacht). Shops are closed on both holidays, so it’s smart to stock up on snacks before the 24th.

My tips for a market trip between Christmas and New Year

  • Check the day, not just the dates. “Open until 30 December” doesn’t always mean every day: several markets close on the 24th and 25th. The table rows above list the closed days.
  • Go in the afternoon. It gets dark around 16:30, and the week between the years is a popular time for locals too. A weekday afternoon gives you room to browse.
  • Bring cash and keep your mug. Most hot drinks come with a mug deposit (Pfand) of a few euros. Return the mug for your money back, or keep it as a souvenir. 🎄
  • Use regional trains. Garmisch, Berchtesgaden and Salzburg are all reachable from Munich by regional train, and both the Bayern-Ticket and the Deutschlandticket cover them. Check times in the DB Navigator app, because holiday timetables can differ.

If you’re here earlier in December, take a look at our guides to Munich’s Christmas markets, 5 day trips from Munich and the Krampus runs in Bavaria and Tyrol. Our German Christmas markets 2026 guide has the opening dates for the big ones.

FAQ: Christmas markets after Christmas

Are German Christmas markets open after Christmas?

Most close on 23 or 24 December, but a good number keep going. In 2026, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Lübeck and Nuremberg’s Kinderweihnacht run to 30 December, Berlin’s Gendarmenmarkt to 31 December, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Berchtesgaden and two Berlin markets into January 2027.

Which Christmas markets are open until January 2027?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen (to 5 January), Berchtesgaden and Berlin’s Breitscheidplatz and Rotes Rathaus markets (to 3 January), Salzburg’s Christkindlmarkt (to 1 January), and in Austria Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, two Innsbruck markets and Seefeld (to 6 January).

Are Christmas markets open on 25 and 26 December?

Some are. 25 and 26 December are public holidays in Germany and Austria, and many markets close on the 25th. Garmisch, Schönbrunn, Salzburg and the Innsbruck markets open on both days, while Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Lübeck, Duisburg and Berchtesgaden reopen on the 26th.

Are there Christmas markets on New Year’s Eve in Germany?

Yes, a few. Berlin’s Gendarmenmarkt, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (until 18:00) and Berchtesgaden (until 16:00) are open on 31 December 2026. Hours are usually shorter, so check before you go.

Is the Munich Christmas market open after Christmas?

The main Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz ends on 24 December 2026. In the city, the Feuerzangenbowle at the Isartor (to 6 January) and the Winterzauber at the Viktualienmarkt (to 5 January) keep going, and the covered market at Munich Airport runs to 27 December.

Frohe Weihnachten (merry Christmas), and enjoy those extra market days!
Pfiat di (take care), Brian

Sources

All dates and hours re-checked on 30 October 2026:

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