Holiday Markets in NYC are a thing. From Thanksgiving (and sometimes earlier) to New Year’s, pop-up markets are located across Manhattan. With a mix of hand-crafted gifts, NYC souvenirs and food and drink, it is one of the top things to do in NYC during the Holidays. Here are the Best Christmas Markets in NYC.
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Bryant Park Winter Village
Union Square Holiday Market
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Grand Central Holiday Fair
Macy’s Holiday Square
Grand Holiday Bazaar
Chinatown Holiday Market
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Bryant Park Winter Village
This is the top holiday market, and as a bonus, it continues until March. There’s a 17,000-square-foot ice skating rink with rental skates.
The Bryant Park Holiday Market offers a food hall: The Lodge. Perfect for apres skate with hot beverages and warming nibbles. Private igloos are available.
The Bryant Park Holiday Market features jewel-box glass booths. There’s a Carousel for the littles, and one of the best Christmas trees in NYC anchors the space. Visitors can meet the big guy at Santa’s Corner from December 15 to 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.
After the Holidays, the tree and red accents vanish, and it transitions to a Winter White Wonderland. The ice skating rink is still around, and MUCH less crowded.
Located between 5th and 6th Ave., between 40th and 42nd Streets, behind the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman building. Open daily from the end of October until March 1, 2026. Hours fluctuate; however, the ice rink is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are required for ice skating during busy times.
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Union Square Holiday Market
As one of the larger Holiday Markets in NYC, this is at the same spot as the popular farmers market. During the holiday season, Union Square Holiday Market features over 150 different vendors.
Shoppers will find a mix of food, drink and gifts. During the weekend, this market is particularly crowded.
Located at University Place & E 14th StBroadway and Park Ave. South at 17th St. Open daily from mid-November until December 24, 2025. Hours are Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
With a location close to Central Park, this holiday market is another favorite with visitors and locals alike. Shoppers will find over 100 vendors, from handmade gifts to food.
Located at Central Park South, Central Park West, Broadway and 8th Ave. Open from December 2 to December 31, 2025, from Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Grand Central Holiday Fair
Walk through the Beaux Arts Masterpiece and the largest train terminal in the world. The ceiling of the main concourse features an astronomical ceiling, a four-sided brass clock and Tennessee marble used for the stairs and the floors.
Just off located off the main concourse, the Holiday Fair is located in Vanderbilt Hall. One of the top features of this Christmas Market is its located indoors.
With over 35 different vendors, this a convenient option when catching the train.
Located at 89 E. 42nd St. Open daily from early November to December 24. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Macy’s Holiday Square
This smaller market runs along Broadway from 32nd to 36th Street, including Greeley Square. It features about 30 different vendors, especially food vendors.
New for 2025, there’s a beer garden. Best of all, this holiday market is right outside of Macy’s Department Store, so check out its decorated windows.
Open from early November until January 3. Open daily Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sunday to 8 p.m.)
Grand Holiday Bazaar
This market is actually a weekly farmer/artisans market that transitions to a Holiday Market. With over 150 different vendors, shoppers will find anything and everything.
Located at 100 West 77th St. at Columbus Avenue. Held on Sundays only from after Thanksgiving until Christmas week. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chinatown Holiday Market
On the second floor of the iconic Canal Street Kam Man Market, shoppers can find gifts from over 35 AAPI vendors. Find jewelry, matcha cups and whisks and gifts for kids,
Located at 200 Canal Street. Open from late November until December 21 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.
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