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Prague Christmas markets 2026: opening dates and trip budget
The main Old Town and Wenceslas Square markets run from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. They will not be open during the 16–20 November school break.
- Date
- 28 November 2026 – 6 January 2027
- Planning budget
- 130–235 EUR · 2 nights
- Excluding flights and event admission
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- Official source ↗
Choose the right programme
These dates apply to the two main markets; smaller markets may have different calendars. The January closing date also allows a post-Christmas visit.
Flights and airport transfers
Plan the airport-to-hotel journey around arrival time and luggage. Compare door-to-door time, rather than flight time alone.
Where to stay
Stay within walking distance or a short public-transport journey of the Old Town. Check your return route from the markets before booking.
A practical short itinerary
Day 1: Arrive and explore the Old Town market without a tightly timed schedule.
Day 2: A morning city walk, then Wenceslas Square and a warm meal.
Day 3: A short walk if weather and flight times allow, then check out and leave for the airport.
Tickets and admission
Budget purchases and food separately. Price museums, concerts and other paid activities independently of the market walk.
Official source ↗Before booking
Christmas and New Year dates may have very different costs. Compare flights and rooms for two alternative weekends using the same number of nights.
Entry requirements for Turkish passport holders
Check visa and entry rules for your passport type with the country guide and official authorities. An event ticket does not grant entry permission.
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