A visit to Haarlem’s Christmas market is even nicer with time to sit down together along the way. Here are the announced dates and opening hours for 2026, plus ideas for combining your market visit with a meal beside the Spaarne.
When is Haarlem Christmas market in 2026?
The organisers have announced the market for Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December 2026. The opening hours are:
- Friday 11 December: 10:30–20:00.
- Saturday 12 December: 10:30–20:00.
- Sunday 13 December: 10:30–19:00.
Entry to the market is free. Check the official Haarlem Christmas market visitor information before travelling in case anything changes. These hours apply to the market; shops, activities and restaurants set their own opening hours.
Where does the Christmas market take place?
The market spreads through the city centre, including the Grote Markt, Oude Groenmarkt and Kleine Houtstraat. Decide which parts you would like to explore and use the organisers’ latest map. You do not need to see the whole event in one visit.
Agree on an easy-to-recognise meeting point with your group. That saves searching for each other when one person wants to browse gifts and another would rather keep walking. Allow some time between your last stop and a table booking, as it is hard to predict how busy the streets will be.
Getting to Haarlem by train, bus or bicycle
The organisers recommend travelling by public transport or bicycle where possible. Plan both parts of your journey for the day you are visiting, and check travel updates again later in the day. If you are driving, check access and availability directly with your chosen parking facility in advance.
Lunch during Haarlem Christmas market
A lunch break is a pleasant way to split your market visit into two parts. At Spaarne 66, we serve lunch from 12:00 to 16:00. Browse the lunch menu and choose a time when everyone can meet at the table. Use our reservation page to see availability and book.
Prefer an early start? We serve breakfast from 09:00. If you would rather eat after exploring the market, dinner starts at 17:00. You can join us for drinks throughout the day. See the full menu to decide what suits your plans.
Find Christmas gifts beyond the market stalls
If you also want to visit shops, choose a few in advance and check their individual opening hours. Our guide to shopping and lunch in Haarlem has ideas for balancing browsing with a break. Keep the day relaxed instead of rushing from place to place with more and more bags.
Visit the Christmas market with friends or family
For a larger party, discuss your meal plans in good time. Explore our options for a group lunch, drinks or dinner and use the group enquiry form to tell us your preferred date and party size. An enquiry is not a confirmed reservation.
Event details checked with Haarlem Christmas market on 8 October 2026. Consult the official information again shortly before your visit.