On the first Advent Sunday, you don't have to wait with your hands folded. Some Christmas markets in Prague will start before the last weekend of November, and the two main markets in the center will remain open the longest. We have prepared an overview of five places with confirmed dates for 2026 and some practical ideas on how to plan your visit with children.
Archive photo from the gallery of the organizer Czech Christmas Markets / LCA (2025). Source of the photo
Peace Square: starts as early as November 20
In front of St. Ludmila's Church, the earliest date of the markets listed here begins. The location is suitable for a shorter independent visit: take the metro or tram, stroll through the stalls, and pick a small gift. With children, there is no need to wait for the first Advent Sunday or to make the visit an all-evening expedition. This year's detailed accompanying program and daily hours will be updated by the organizer.
November 20 – December 24, 2026 • Peace Square, Prague 2 • metro A and trams
Details from the organizer
Republic Square: a smaller stop on the way through the center
The markets organized by Czech Christmas Markets will open here on November 25. It pays off to take it as a stop of its own, not just a corridor between shopping centers. The offer includes Christmas decorations, crafts, sweets, and refreshments. For families, a shorter route with one selected purchase might be more pleasant than wandering through all the markets in the center in a single day.
November 25 – December 24, 2026 • Republic Square, Prague 1 • metro B • verify daily hours with the organizer
Details from the organizer
Tyl Square: a Vinohrady variant without long transfers
Tyl Square will join a day later than Republic Square. Thanks to its proximity to I. P. Pavlova, the visit can easily be shortened or combined with Peace Square. With younger children, we would comfortably choose just one of the two locations: you don't need to collect as many visited squares as possible for the Advent atmosphere.
November 26 – December 24, 2026 • Tyl Square, Prague 2 • near I. P. Pavlova • daily and holiday hours according to the organizer
Details from the organizer
Archive photo from the gallery of the organizer Czech Christmas Markets / LCA (2025). Source of the photo
Old Town Square: big Advent until January
The main market at Old Town Square will start on Saturday, November 28, and will last until January 6. The basic published hours are from 10 AM to 10 PM. If you are going with a stroller or don’t want to stand long in the crowd, our recommendation is to visit on a weekday in the early afternoon. We are not adding specific times for the lighting of the tree or children's performances to the plan until this year's program is published.
November 28, 2026 – January 6, 2027 • Old Town Square • basic hours 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; verify holiday exceptions before your visit
Details from the organizer
Wenceslas Square: same dates, different outing
The second main market has the same dates and basic daily hours according to Trhy Praha. It is suitable, for example, for a visit after school or on the way from the center. There is no need to visit it right after Old Town Square: with children, it might be more pleasant to split the large markets into two different days and leave time for something warm.
November 28, 2026 – January 6, 2027 • Wenceslas Square • basic hours 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; any holiday changes according to the organizer
Details from the organizer
How to enjoy Advent with children
For the first visit, choose one square and agree in advance on a simple plan: look at the decorations, pick a small gift, and have something warm to drink. Gloves and comfortable shoes are more useful than any other item on the itinerary. Plan longer visits only according to the specific program of the organizer; workshops, fairy tales, or meetings with St. Nicholas are not an automatic part of every day.
Archive photo from the gallery of the organizer Czech Christmas Markets / LCA (2025). Source of the photo
What is confirmed so far
The dates listed come directly from the organizers Trhy Praha and Czech Christmas Markets. For Jiřák, Kampa, and other places, we do not adopt last year's dates as this year's. Once a confirmed program is available, the guide may expand to include additional stops. For purchases and refreshments, expect your own expenses; simply walking around the squares does not require a ticket.
Practical information verified October 23-24, 2026. Prices and any operational changes can also be monitored in the links of the individual organizers.
