Baltimore Christmas Market 2026: Dates and Opening Hours
Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor opens on 21 November and closes on 27 December 2026, with regular closure days in between. Here are the hours and exceptions.
Christmas Village, Baltimore's main Christmas market at the Inner Harbor, runs from 21 November to 27 December 2026. On open days it is open from noon to 8 pm Sunday to Thursday and from noon to 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. It is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so check your exact date before you travel. All dates and places are also on our overview page Baltimore Christmas market 2026.
The 2026 season at a glance
The organiser publishes a season of just over five weeks, starting with a Preview Weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November. The market sits in West Shore Park at the Inner Harbor, and the address given is 501 Light Street. The season ends on Sunday 27 December.
The important detail is that the season is not continuous. Within those five weeks there are regular closure days, and a traveller who arrives on a Monday may find the stalls shut. Treat the first and last day as the frame and then check the day you actually plan to visit.
Season: 21 November to 27 December 2026
Sunday to Thursday: noon to 8 pm
Friday and Saturday: noon to 9 pm
Usually closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Also closed: Wednesday 25 November and Christmas Day
Exceptions around Thanksgiving and Christmas
Two holidays shorten the day. On Thanksgiving, Thursday 26 November, and on Christmas Eve, Thursday 24 December, the market opens from noon to 5 pm. The day before Thanksgiving, 25 November, is a closure day.
The final week works differently from the rest of the season. Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December are listed as opening days, from noon to 8 pm, as is Wednesday 23 December. After the Christmas Day closure the market returns on Saturday 26 December (noon to 9 pm) and Sunday 27 December (noon to 8 pm), its last day.
21–22 November: Preview Weekend, free tent entry under the published rule
25 November: closed
26 November: Thanksgiving, noon to 5 pm
21–23 December: noon to 8 pm each day
24 December: noon to 5 pm
25 December: closed
26–27 December: final weekend
Holiday Heap: one more date for your calendar
Baltimore has a second event that many visitors combine with the harbour market. Holiday Heap is a curated craft show organised by Charm City Craft Mafia at 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul Street. It is announced for Saturday 12 December 2026 and takes place on that single day.
At the research date, the public opening hours for 2026 were not clearly stated in the primary sources. General shopping admission is described as free, and there is a separate early visiting hour that needs a ticket bought in advance. Wait for confirmed hours before you book a train or hotel around it.
Museum hours are a separate calendar
An open market does not mean every museum nearby is open on the same day. The American Visionary Art Museum normally opens Wednesday to Sunday, the Maryland Science Center closes on Mondays, and the Baltimore Museum of Industry closes on Mondays as well as on 24 and 25 December. If you arrive early in the week, a Monday can leave you with neither market nor museum, so plan that day as a travel or walking day.
Weather can also change the picture. The organiser may close the market early or cancel in heavy rain or snow, even though there is a heated tent. Look at the official notices on the morning of your visit.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Baltimore Christmas market open in 2026?
Christmas Village opens with its Preview Weekend on Saturday 21 November 2026, from noon.
Is the market open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, but only from noon to 5 pm. It stays closed on Christmas Day and reopens on 26 December.
What is the last day of the market?
The published season ends on Sunday 27 December 2026, with hours from noon to 8 pm. Recheck these final dates shortly before you travel.
Research status 29 October 2026. Dates, opening times and prices are planning information and can change; Tabiara is an independent guide, so check the official organiser and venue pages before you travel.
