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The NYC holiday tracker · Monday, September 21

Christmas in New York,
day by day.

129 places on one map, every tree, rink, market, window and show, with this year's dates the morning they're announced.

or start with

Season opens Oct 10 · 19 days Saks light show, Channel Gardens, December 2025

Find your Christmas in New York

Every pin is a place from my guides. Yellow rings carry a date this year. White pins are free.

129placesOct 10first date

When are you going?

Monday, September 21 · sunset 6:56 pm · 19 days to the first date

Checked September 21 · How I keep this current