# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Washington, DC, 2026

> We found four Christmas markets and winter events in and around Washington, DC with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market and three holiday markets. One is free to get in. They’re spread over four areas, from Oxon Hill to Potomac.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 4 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **National Harbor Christmas Market** at National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD · about 10 miles away. When: Nov 7 – Dec 19. Time: Saturdays, noon–7 p.m. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Saturdays, noon–7 p.m. Official page: https://www.nationalharbor.com/holidays-at-national-harbor/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **DowntownDC Holiday Market** at F St. NW between 7th and 9th, Washington, DC · about 1 mile away. When: Nov 13 – Dec 23. Time: Mon–Thu noon–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving. Price: Free to browse. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Mon–Thu noon–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving. Official page: https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Annapolis Holiday Market** at Outside Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD · about 30 miles away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 13. Time: Dec 4–6 and 11–13; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Dec 4–6 and 11–13; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Official page: https://www.annapolisholidaymarket.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **German Christmas Market** at German International School Washington, Potomac, MD · about 15 miles away. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Type: German-style market. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Official page: https://www.friendsgisw.com/german-christmas-market.html (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Washington, DC in 2026?
National Harbor Christmas Market at National Harbor: Nov 7 – Dec 19. DowntownDC Holiday Market at F St. NW between 7th and 9th: Nov 13 – Dec 23. Free to browse. Annapolis Holiday Market at Outside Annapolis Mall: Dec 4 – Dec 13. German Christmas Market at German International School Washington: Sat, Dec 5, 2026.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Washington, DC?
German Christmas Market (Potomac, MD · about 15 miles away): Sat, Dec 5, 2026.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).