seasonal
Estimated dates
Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort
Heads up: the dates below are our best estimate based on past years. Official dates have not been announced yet, so treat this as a planning placeholder until we update.
Start Date
November 14, 2026 (est.)
End Date
January 3, 2027 (est.)
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The festival runs every day for 51 days. Highlighted dates are festival days.
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About this Event
The resort-wide holiday celebration includes Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across all three lands, Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure with a live Who-liday Spectacular, Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, festive food and merchandise, and a New Year's Eve celebration with extended hours and midnight fireworks.