Edinburgh is famous for its New Year’s Eve Hogmanay celebrations, but the city’s seven-week long Christmas market makes it worthy of a festive trip right through the holiday season. The main market in East Princes Street Gardens (click here for a market map & more info on stalls) is full of handmade gifts and warming winter treats from local and international producers.
Other Christmas market locations are:
- West Princes Street Gardens: funfair, fairground games, food and drink
- George Street: ice rink, Polar Ice Bar, vintage carousel, market
- St Andrew Square: Santa’s Winter Garden, Christmas Tree Maze
- Castle Street Christmas Market: open from 25 November – 22 Dec, 10am – 6pm
The experience is all the more magical thanks to the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. For the best views, take a ride on the largest ferris wheel in Scotland – the city and Christmas lights look pretty spectacular from 46 metres high.
2026 Dates of Edinburgh Christmas Market
14 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Opening hours on market days
Monday: 10am – 10pm
Tuesday: 10am – 10pm
Wednesday: 10am – 10pm
Thursday: 10am – 10pm
Friday: 10am – 10pm
Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Sunday: 10am – 10pm
Exceptional opening hours
17 November: 4pm – 10pm
24 December: 10am – 8pm
25 December: closed
26 December: 12pm – 8pm
31 December: 10am – 5pm
1 January: 12pm – 8pm
3 January: 10am – 6pm
Please note that other locations might have different opening hours. For more details, click here.
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