The dates when New York hotels fill up and prices jump: Thanksgiving and the Christmas season, New Year's Eve, the US Open, the UN General Assembly week and big stadium concerts. Check here before you pick your travel dates.
Mon Nov 9 – Mon Jan 4Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes · Big event New York's holiday show: the Rockettes' precision kicks, the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and a living Nativity, up to six shows a day.
Thu Nov 26Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 · Big event Giant balloons, floats and Broadway performers from Central Park West to Herald Square, from 8:30 a.m. Free to watch along the route.
December 2026
Wed Dec 30 – Sat Jan 2Phish: New Year's Run · Big event The jam band's yearly four-night New Year's run at the Garden, a fan pilgrimage with a big midnight stunt.
Wed Dec 30 – Fri Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.
Thu Jul 15Bon Jovi: Forever Tour · Big event New Jersey's own Bon Jovi back in a stadium: "Livin' on a Prayer", "It's My Life".
December 2027
Thu Dec 30 – Sat Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.
Questions and answers
When are New York hotels most expensive?
From Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve above all, then the US Open in late August and September, UN General Assembly week in September and big MetLife Stadium concert weekends. January and February are cheapest.
How do I find a cheaper week in New York?
Avoid the dates on this page, and prefer Sunday to Thursday nights; weekends cost more almost every week of the year.
Dates come from the organizers; we check them regularly.
