Opening times of the Christmas Markets in Colmar
Colmar Christmas Market opening hours follow two timetables on the map: markets 1 to 5 share one, and the Gourmet Market keeps its own, with a later closing. Stalls and food at each site are described for the Christmas Markets in Colmar.
Colmar Christmas Market opening times, market by market
Hours by map number for the 6 markets on the map, between 23 Nov and 3 Jan:
| # | 1 |
|---|---|
| Christmas Market | Place des Dominicains Christmas Market |
| Season 2026 | 23 Nov to 29 Dec |
| Daily hours | Mon-Thu 11:00-19:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-20:00 |
| Notes |
| # | 2 |
|---|---|
| Christmas Market | Place de l'Ancienne Douane Christmas Market |
| Season 2026 | 23 Nov to 29 Dec |
| Daily hours | Mon-Thu 11:00-19:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-20:00 |
| Notes |
| # | 3 |
|---|---|
| Christmas Market | Place Jeanne d'Arc Christmas Market |
| Season 2026 | 23 Nov to 29 Dec |
| Daily hours | Mon-Thu 11:00-19:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-20:00 |
| Notes |
| # | 4 |
|---|---|
| Christmas Market | Petite Venise Children's Christmas Market |
| Season 2026 | 23 Nov to 29 Dec |
| Daily hours | Mon-Thu 11:00-19:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-20:00 |
| Notes | Children's market |
| # | 5 |
|---|---|
| Christmas Market | Koïfhus Handcraft Christmas Market |
| Season 2026 | 23 Nov to 29 Dec |
| Daily hours | Mon-Thu 11:00-19:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-20:00 |
| Notes | Indoors |
| # | 6 |
|---|---|
| Christmas Market | Gourmet Market |
| Season 2026 | 23 Nov to 3 Jan |
| Daily hours | 11:00-22:00 (31 Dec 11:00-17:00) |
| Notes | To 3 Jan; Ferris wheel beside it |
- Each market shuts exactly at its scheduled time.
- Tuesday 29 December ends the season of markets 1 to 5, with the usual Monday to Thursday hours.
The tourist office's practical information for the markets gives the daily hours of the markets and of the Gourmet Market.
Special opening times over Christmas and New Year in Colmar
Hours by day from 24 December to 3 January, with market numbers as on the map:
| Day | Markets open | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Dec | 1 to 5 | 11:00-17:00 |
| Fri 25 Dec | 1 to 5 | 10:00-20:00 |
| Sat 26 Dec | 1 to 5 | 10:00-20:00 |
| Tue 29 Dec | 1 to 5 (last day) | 11:00-19:00 |
| Thu 31 Dec | 6 | 11:00-17:00 |
| Fri 1 Jan | 6 | 11:00-22:00 |
| Sat 2 and Sun 3 Jan | 6 | 11:00-22:00 |
Alsace-Moselle counts 25 and 26 December among its public holidays, and markets 1 to 5 trade on both. After 29 December only the Gourmet Market remains, and the Ferris wheel beside it keeps the same end date. The agenda entry for the Gourmet Market lists its daily hours and its hours on 31 December.
When the Colmar Christmas Markets open later or close early
Markets 1 to 5 run on two timetables: a weekday one from Monday to Thursday, ending at 19:00, and a weekend one from Friday to Sunday, starting at 10:00 and ending at 20:00. Friday belongs to the weekend timetable.
The Gourmet Market is the market that closes latest, since it stays open until 22:00, apart from Thursday 31 December, when it closes at 17:00.
Shops in Colmar open on the Sundays of 29 November and 6, 13 and 20 December.
The opening and closing days of each market are given by the guide to when the Christmas Markets in Colmar start.