Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Breg
Open into January
Ljubljana Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Ljubljana Christmas markets in 2026?
Ljubljana has 10 Christmas markets in our directory. Last season most opened around 28 Nov and the last one closed on 1 Jan 2026; 10 stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Ljubljana's Festive December fills the banks of the Ljubljanica river, Prešeren Square and Congress Square with stalls, concerts and designer light installations — one of Europe's most charming small-capital Christmas markets.
10Christmas markets
28 NovTypical opening (2025)
1 Jan 2026Last market closed
10Open after 25 Dec
All Christmas markets in Ljubljana
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Cankarjevo
Open into January
Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Gallusovo nabrežje
Open into January
Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Kongresni Square
Open into January
Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Ljubljana Castle
Open into January
Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Pogacarjev Square
Open into January
Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Stritarjeva Street
Open into January
Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Wolfova Street
Open into January
Mastercard Holiday Village
Open into January
Straw Christmas Crib at Gallus Embankment
Open into January
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Ljubljana?
We list 10 Christmas markets in Ljubljana, including Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Breg, Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Cankarjevo, Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Gallusovo nabrežje and Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Kongresni Square. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Ljubljana Christmas markets open in 2026?
In 2025 the first market, Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Breg, opened on 28 Nov 2025, and most were open by 28 Nov 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026: the first Sunday of Advent falls on 29 Nov 2026. Confirm on the official website before you book.
Are Ljubljana's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Yes — last season 10 markets stayed open after 25 December, including Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Breg, Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Cankarjevo, Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Gallusovo nabrežje, Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Kongresni Square and Ljubljana Christmas Fair - Ljubljana Castle. Most others closed on or before 1 Jan.
Are the Christmas markets in Ljubljana free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.