Yes, you can visit the Braunschweig Christmas market after Christmas. The central market is closed on 24 and 25 December, then reopens on 26 December. It opens at 11:00 on 26 and 27 December and at 10:00 on 28 and 29 December, and closes at 20:00 on the final day. All 2026 dates are on our page about the Braunschweig Christmas market 2026.
The market days after Christmas
24 and 25 December: closed. Do not plan a market visit.
26 December: open from 11:00.
27 December: open from 11:00.
28 December: open from 10:00.
29 December: final day, 10:00 to 20:00.
On most days the market closes at 21:00. The earlier close on 29 December matters if you plan an evening visit or a late train on the last day.
What is no longer on
These days are a travel option of their own, not simply an extension of the Advent programme. Several things end before Christmas:
Christmas workshop: announced until 23 December.
Daily puppet show: announced until 23 December.
Rotating craft stall: its four sellers are scheduled until 22 December.
Christmas culture week at the cathedral: 12 to 20 December.
The smaller markets at Gut Steinhof, Frankfurter Platz and Nexus, and the Wintermanege performances from 19 to 22 December, all fall before Christmas as well. The appeal now lies in the central market itself and in a quiet winter visit to the city.
Museums between the holidays
If you want to combine the market with a museum, check the weekday. The old town hall museum and Haus am Löwenwall are closed on 24 and 25 December and 1 January, and regularly on Mondays. Monday 28 December therefore does not fit their schedule. Tuesday 29 December could fit the regular calendar of Tuesday to Sunday, but check the current holiday notice before travelling. Restaurants and shops also follow their own hours over the holidays.
A route for the days after Christmas
Before travelling: choose a day between 26 and 29 December.
Start of the day: check the opening time, 11:00 or 10:00 depending on the date.
In the centre: take a full circuit at an easy pace around the cathedral, Burgplatz and Platz der Deutschen Einheit, and choose a gift without hurry.
Between stops: plan a warm indoor break and check holiday opening for it.
Towards the end: finish in good time, especially on 29 December.
Families after Christmas
The guide does not promise any children's activities after 23 December. If you visit with children, plan a general market visit: a short circuit, a hot drink without alcohol and a meal, then head home before anyone gets too cold.
If you are in Braunschweig on 24 or 25 December
The cathedral lists services on both days, but the market is closed. Plan meals and other activities independently, and do not assume that museums or restaurants are open just because the church programme is.
Gifts after Christmas
The days after Christmas can be a calm time to look for something for yourself or for a late present. Take your time on the first circuit and come back for the piece you liked. Ask about materials, care and packaging, and keep the receipt with the seller's name. If you want to decide the next day, check whether the stall will still be there, as the season ends on 29 December.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Braunschweig Christmas market open on 26 December?
Yes. It reopens on 26 December from 11:00 after the closure on 24 and 25 December.
When is the last day of the Braunschweig Christmas market?
The last day is 29 December 2026, with opening from 10:00 to 20:00.
Can I visit a museum on 28 December?
Not in the two municipal museum buildings. Both close on Mondays, and 28 December 2026 is a Monday. Tuesday could work after checking the holiday notice.
Research status: 26 October 2026. Times, dates and prices are planning information from our research, so please check the official sources before you travel.
