A new study for 2023, conducted by Christmas Tree World, has analysed the closing dates of Christmas markets across the UK to reveal the locations with the longest-running celebrations!
The UK Christmas markets with the latest closing dates:
Christmas Market | Dates |
Glasgow | December 1st 2023 – January 7th 2024 |
Edinburgh | November 17th 2023 – January 6th 2024 |
London | November 17th 2023 – January 1st 2024 |
Nottingham | November 7th 2023 – December 31st 2023 |
Glasgow’s Christmas market is the ONLY market in the UK that is open 13 days after Christmas! Open until January 7th 2024, the Scottish market is extending the seasonal festivities a whole week into the New Year!
Edinburgh’s market has the second-latest closing date in the UK, shutting its doors just a day earlier, on the 6th of January 2024. AnotherScottish gem extending its cheer into the new year, Edinburgh markets give fans of the holiday plenty of time to explore all the goods, even after the big day!
London’s Christmas market has the third-latest closing date in the UK, waving goodbye to the holiday season on New Year’s Day. For those not ready to stop the festivities, there’s plenty of time for you to celebrate a little longer and even ring in 2024!
Further insights:
- Edinburgh Christmas market has also been named the most picture-perfect Christmas market in the UK with over 51 K Instagram mentions!