The Union Square Holiday Market is a New York tradition, packing Union Square Park with rows of red‑and‑white booths brimming with handmade jewellery, art prints, homewares and winter treats.
Curated by Urbanspace, it’s known for spotlighting small businesses and local makers alongside beloved seasonal food vendors. The atmosphere is lively—buskers, festive lights and the hum of holiday shoppers—and the location is perfectly central for exploring downtown. Plan for lines at peak times; weekday afternoons and evenings are best for unhurried browsing. There’s plenty of public transport with multiple subway lines converging at 14th Street. Whether you’re hunting for unique, New‑York‑made gifts or just soaking up the city’s festive energy, Union Square delivers a quintessential holiday‑market experience with a creative twist.
Additional Information on Union Square Holiday Market
- Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–9pm; Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 11am–7pm (site lists 11–1 typo).
- Closed Thanksgiving Day; 24 Dec closes 4pm.
- Multiple subway lines at 14 St–Union Sq.
Closes 4pm on Christmas Eve; closed Thanksgiving Day.