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Christmas market stall applications for 2027: when to apply

The busiest Christmas markets close their trader applications months before they open, often in spring. This calendar puts the windows each organiser published for 2026 in month order, with a link to their page, so you know when to watch for the 2027 call.

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How to read this calendar

Each market sits in the month you need to act. Where the organiser has already announced a date for 2027, we show it as the official deadline. Otherwise the reference is the 2026 call: dates tend to move by only a few days, but nothing guarantees they will repeat.

Set a reminder a month before the reference date and always confirm on the organiser's page. Nothing here replaces the official terms.

Application calendar, month by month

March

  • Bath Christmas Market

    Bath, United Kingdom

    2026 applications opened in March 2026. No official dates for 2027 yet.

    2026 market: Nov 26 – Dec 13, 2026

    Read the guideTrader information

Markets with no published window

These markets publish no dated call, or are run by an operator you have to contact directly. Each guide explains who to write to.

Frequently asked questions

When do you apply for a Christmas market stall?
It depends on the organiser. Bath Christmas Market opened its 2026 stallholder applications at the end of March for about four weeks, and Edinburgh's Christmas tells traders to look out for the next season's applications in spring. By November, Bath, York and Edinburgh had all closed their 2026 calls.
Will the same dates apply in 2027?
We don't know, and we don't assume so. Last year's call is the best public hint, but every organiser sets its dates each year. That is why we separate an official 2027 deadline, once announced, from the 2026 reference.
What should I have ready before applications open?
What application forms ask for most often: photos of your products and your stall, a description of what you sell, your business or self-employment registration where required, and public liability insurance. A catalogue behind one link saves attaching large files.

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