Market · Manhattan
NYC Union Square Holiday Market Returns Nov. 12 with Nearly 200 Vendors
Urbanspace's Union Square Holiday Market runs Nov. 12 to Dec. 24 in Union Square Park. Nearly 200 vendors sell gifts from local craftspeople, artists and entrepreneurs, plus treats. Admission is free.
By NBT Editors · 2026-11-10
The Union Square Holiday Market opens Nov. 12 in Union Square Park and runs through Dec. 24. It is run by Urbanspace, which operates several markets around the city, and admission is free.
Nearly 200 vendors set up shop, selling gifts made by local craftspeople, artists and entrepreneurs, along with treats to snack on while you browse. The market was named the best holiday market in America in 2023.
Hours vary by day. Sunday through Wednesday it is open 11am to 8pm, Thursday and Friday 11am to 9pm, and Saturday 10am to 9pm. Saturday is the earliest start of the week, which makes it a good morning to wander before the crowds build.
The market sits in the middle of Union Square, with easy access to the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R and W subway lines.
It suits anyone who would rather give a handmade or small-batch present than a mass-produced one, and it is a convenient place to look for something to send to family or friends overseas. Urbanspace also runs holiday markets at Columbus Circle, Herald Square and Bryant Park, so shoppers can easily combine more than one stop.
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