About
Six weeks of handmade holiday shopping inside Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall — indoors and heated.
Choose this market when you want handmade gifts without leaving a major transit hub: 36 artisan booths focus on goods made in New York and the United States inside Beaux-Arts Vanderbilt Hall. It is especially useful for shoppers comparing several gift categories, since the official selection spans artwork, jewelry, clothing, accessories, keepsakes, home décor, and self-care products. The indoor 6,000-square-foot setting is the feature that distinguishes it from New York’s outdoor holiday markets.
What to expect
Head into Vanderbilt Hall and make a loop through the 36 artisan booths rather than treating this as a quick row of souvenir stands. For a short stop, focus on one category such as jewelry, artwork, clothing, or home décor. For a fuller visit, compare the locally and nationally made goods across the 6,000-square-foot indoor market. Visit before December 17 if a 7pm close works for you; from December 17 through 23, the fair stays open until 8pm. Avoid Thanksgiving Day, when it is closed.
Good to know
- From November 9 through December 16, hours are Monday through Saturday from 10am-7pm and Sunday from 11am-6pm.
- From December 17 through December 23, the fair is open daily from 10am-8pm, and Christmas Eve hours are 10am-6pm.
- The fair is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
- The indoor market occupies 6,000 square feet in Vanderbilt Hall and features 36 artisan booths.
- The 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines, Metro-North, and the Long Island Rail Road serve Grand Central.
Common questions
What are the Holiday Fair’s regular hours?
From Monday, November 9 through Wednesday, December 16, the fair opens Monday through Saturday from 10am-7pm and Sunday from 11am-6pm.
Is the Grand Central Holiday Fair indoors?
Yes. It is a 6,000-square-foot indoor artisan market in Vanderbilt Hall.
What can I shop for?
The 36 booths feature clothing, accessories, original artwork, jewelry, holiday keepsakes, home décor, self-care products, and other handcrafted goods.
Is the fair open on Thanksgiving?
No. The 2026 Holiday Fair is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
How late is it open during Christmas week?
It is open from 10am-8pm each day from December 17 through December 23, then from 10am-6pm on Christmas Eve.
Which trains serve Grand Central?
The 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines stop there, along with Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains.