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Christmas Markets in Slovenia 2026
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When are the Christmas markets in Slovenia in 2026?
We list 14 Christmas markets in Slovenia, in 5 towns and cities. Last season the typical opening date was 28 Nov, and 10 markets stayed open after 25 December. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Slovenia's capital Ljubljana is one of Europe's most charming Christmas cities: its Festive December fills the riverbanks and squares with stalls, concerts and designer lights. Maribor and the Lake Bled area also host Advent markets.
Best cities for Christmas markets in Slovenia
All Christmas markets in Slovenia by town
Bled
- Bled's Winter FairytaleDates to be announced↗
Celje
- Fairytale CeljeDates to be announced↗
Ljubljana
- Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Breg28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Cankarjevo28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Gallusovo nabrežje28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Kongresni Square28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Ljubljana Castle28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Pogacarjev Square28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Stritarjeva Street28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Wolfova Street28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Mastercard Holiday Village28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
- Straw Christmas Crib at Gallus Embankment28 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026↗
Maribor
- Festive MariborDates to be announced↗
Radovljica
- Radovljica Festive DecemberDates to be announced↗
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Slovenia?
We list 14 Christmas markets in Slovenia. The towns with the most are Ljubljana (10), Bled (1), Celje (1), Maribor (1) and Radovljica (1).
When do Christmas markets start in Slovenia?
Last season the earliest market in our list, Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Breg in Ljubljana, opened on 28 Nov 2025; the typical opening date was 28 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 Slovenia are open after Christmas?
10 markets stayed open after 25 December last season, for example Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Breg (Ljubljana), Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Cankarjevo (Ljubljana), Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Gallusovo nabrežje (Ljubljana) and Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Kongresni Square (Ljubljana). See our open after Christmas list.