# Christmas Markets at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square

Prague Christmas markets in 2026: Old Town and Wenceslas Square from 28 November to 6 January, plus the neighbourhood markets.

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/czechia/prague/things-to-do/prague-christmas-markets · Revisado: 2026-11-14

Dónde: Prague

Prague is the city where the Christmas market sits alongside the whole medieval town: the tree and the wooden stalls go up in front of the astronomical clock and, ten minutes' walk away, another market fills Wenceslas Square.

### The two main markets

According to the organiser, Trhy Praha, the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) market and the Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) market open on the same dates in 2026: from 28 November to 6 January 2027, with stalls open from 10:00 to 22:00. Some food and drink stalls may stay open later; confirm the hours if you plan to have dinner there.

Old Town is the square you see in the photos: the enormous tree, the Týn Church in the background and stalls selling crafts, sweets and Czech dishes. Wenceslas Square is wider and more commercial, with fewer crafts and more food.

### Neighbourhood markets

If the Old Town is packed, there are other, smaller markets with earlier dates. According to the same source, in 2026 they are: Náměstí Míru from 20 November to 24 December, Náměstí Republiky from 25 November to 24 December, Tylovo náměstí from 26 November to 24 December and Anděl from 28 November to 31 December. The Holešovice one is open from 26 November to 22 December, Tuesday to Friday in the afternoon and at weekends in the morning, and is closed on Mondays.

### How to plan it

The Old Town works well on foot, combined with Charles Bridge and the free tour of the old town. For photos without crowds, go first thing in the morning; at dusk, with the lights on, is when it is busiest. In December, Prague is one of the most visited cities in Europe, so don't expect calm on a weekend mid-afternoon.

## Consejos

### Go first thing
The stalls open at 10:00 and the square looks clear.

### Eat at a neighbourhood market
The ones at Míru or Holešovice usually have shorter queues and lower prices.

### Combine with the castle
Spend the morning at the castle and keep the afternoon for the squares.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### When are the Prague Christmas markets in 2026?
From 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 in the Old Town and at Wenceslas Square.

### Do I have to pay to get in?
No, access to the squares is free.

### Are there markets before 28 November?
Yes, the one at Náměstí Míru opens on 20 November.