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Christmas Markets in Lithuania 2026

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When are the Christmas markets in Lithuania in 2026?

We list 6 Christmas markets in Lithuania, in 2 towns and cities. Last season the typical opening date was 29 Nov, and 4 markets stayed open after 25 December. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.

Vilnius is famous for its creative Christmas trees on Cathedral Square, surrounded by a Christmas market and the baroque old town. Kaunas and Klaipėda host markets too.

6Christmas markets
2Towns & cities
29 NovTypical opening (2025)
4Open after 25 Dec

Best cities for Christmas markets in Lithuania

All Christmas markets in Lithuania by town

There are also 1 seasonal ice rink in Lithuania — see our Christmas ice skating guide.

Kaunas

  • Kaunas Christmas TownDates to be announced↗

Vilnius

  • Christmas Village at the Cathedral Square29 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
  • Christmas Village at Town Hall Square29 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
  • International Christmas Charity Bazaar29 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
  • Odminiu gatve Christmas Town29 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
  • Vincas Kudirka Square Christmas TownDates to be announced↗

Frequently asked questions

How many Christmas markets are there in Lithuania?

We list 6 Christmas markets in Lithuania. The towns with the most are Vilnius (5) and Kaunas (1).

When do Christmas markets start in Lithuania?

Last season the earliest market in our list, Christmas Village at the Cathedral Square in Vilnius, opened on 29 Nov 2025; the typical opening date was 29 Nov 2025. In 2026 the first Sunday of Advent is 29 Nov 2026, and most markets open in the week or two before it.

Which Christmas markets in Lithuania are open after Christmas?

4 markets stayed open after 25 December last season, for example Christmas Village at the Cathedral Square (Vilnius), Christmas Village at Town Hall Square (Vilnius), International Christmas Charity Bazaar (Vilnius) and Odminiu gatve Christmas Town (Vilnius). See our open after Christmas list.

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