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Warsaw Christmas Market 2026: Dates & Guide

Vérifié par Wanderistan editorial team · Dernière mise à jour : 27 juil. 2026

Warsaw's Christmas market — Jarmark Warszawski — takes over Plac Defilad at the foot of the Palace of Culture and Science with around 160 wooden cottages, Poland's largest festive Ferris wheel, an open-air cinema and food stalls.

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Expected 2026 dates: 21 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with the second edition of Jarmark Warszawski in active preparation. Final municipal confirmation will be posted on jarmark.waw.pl closer to the season.

Warsaw Christmas Market 2026 — dates

DetailInformation
2026 datesExpected: 21 November 2026 to 6 January 2027
StatusEXPECTED — In preparation by organizer (official confirmation pending)
Most recent edition (2025–26)28 November 2025 – 1 January 2026
LocationPlac Defilad, at the foot of the Palace of Culture and Science
Official sourcejarmark.waw.pl — see Sources below

What makes Warsaw's market distinctive

  • Setting: staged directly beneath the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw's tallest and most recognisable building — the market and the skyscraper light up together after dark.
  • Scale: around 160 individual wooden cottages, plus Poland's largest Ferris wheel and an open-air winter cinema screen.
  • New Year's Eve: the Palace of Culture hosts a large open-air gala and countdown concert on 31 December, drawing the biggest crowds of the season.

Planning your visit

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) reaches the centre in 20–25 minutes via the S2/S3 rail link. Plac Defilad sits in the heart of downtown, an easy walk or metro ride from most central hotels.

Because this is only the market's second edition, expect changes year to year — confirm opening dates on the official site before booking travel around them specifically.

When does the Warsaw Christmas market open in 2026?
Expected: 21 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 at Plac Defilad. Jarmark Warszawski is in preparation for its second edition; check jarmark.waw.pl for the finalized official timetable.
Where is the Warsaw Christmas market?
At Plac Defilad, the large square at the foot of the Palace of Culture and Science in central Warsaw.
Is this the same as older Warsaw Christmas markets?
Warsaw has run smaller seasonal markets in the Old Town in past years; the Plac Defilad market (Jarmark Warszawski) is a newer, larger production that launched its first edition in November 2025.

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Shoppers browsing an indoor Christmas craft market — Illustration générée par IA

Warsaw Christmas Market

Plac Defilad

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