Madrid Christmas Market 2026: Plaza Mayor Dates & Guide
Reviewed by Wanderistan editorial team · Last updated 30 lug 2026
Madrid’s traditional Plaza Mayor Christmas Market is scheduled from late November to 31 December 2026. Madrid’s official tourism site has published the closing date but not the exact opening day, so do not treat a specific November date as confirmed yet.
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Quick answer
The free market specialises in nativity figures, decorations, seasonal toys and novelty items, with other Christmas markets appearing across the city.
Madrid Christmas Market 2026 dates
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening | Late November 2026 — exact day TBC |
| Closing | 31 December 2026 |
| Location | Plaza Mayor |
| Entry | Free |
| Confidence | Season and closing date published by Madrid’s official tourism site |
Getting there
Ópera, Sol and Tirso de Molina are the closest listed metro stations. Madrid-Sol also serves Cercanías trains.
Combine Plaza Mayor with the nearby city-centre lights, nativity displays and Puerta del Sol, but check individual opening hours because the wider Christmas programme extends beyond the market’s 31 December close.
- When does the Madrid Christmas market open in 2026?
- Madrid’s official tourism site says late November, but the exact opening day was still to be confirmed as of 30 July 2026. The published closing date is 31 December.
- Is the Plaza Mayor Christmas Market free?
- Yes. Entry is free; purchases from individual stalls cost extra.
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