Union Square Holiday Market

UNION SQUARE · OPENS NOVEMBER 12, 2026

THE STORY

Founded in 1993 and run by Urbanspace, the Union Square Holiday Market is Manhattan’s longest-running holiday market — a European-style open-air market modeled on Germany’s Christmas markets, set at the south end of Union Square above one of the city’s busiest subway stations. It was named the best holiday market in America in 2023, and it draws millions of visitors each season. It opens for 2026 on November 12.

WHAT’S ON

Nearly 200 vendors in red-and-white booths — handmade jewelry, ceramics, knitwear, prints, home goods, ornaments and artisan food stalls, from hot chocolate to international street food. New for 2026: a Made in NYC booth hosting a different local maker each week. Urbanspace’s highlighted vendors include Hudson Valley Seed Company; Fan-Fan Donuts, the James Beard semifinalist bakery, at its only Manhattan location; Frø, the Brooklyn Danish bread company, appearing for the first time; and The MB Edit’s vintage fashion. Admission is free — no tickets, just walk in.

THE DETAILS

South end of Union Square Park, E 14th Street & University Place, New York · Nov 12–Dec 24, 2026 · Sun–Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 11 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Free entry

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