Public festival · Across India
Diwali (Deepavali)
8 Nov 2026
Vendor planning topics: Diwali exhibition stalls, festive shopping bazaars, food stalls.
Verify date: India Post — 2026 holidays ↗Festival, exhibition and stallholder research
Festival & Market Vendor Calendar 2026–2027
Plan around confirmed public festivals, shopping seasons, craft fairs, trade fairs and Christmas markets in India, UAE, USA, UK and Australia. Each reference below links to its own official organizer, visitor bureau or government source.
Calendar references are not BookEventStall listings or bookable stalls. Browse separate BookEventStall event listings using the country links. Admission and vendor applications depend on the actual organizer.
Updated for the 30 Oct 2026 editorial review · Showing dates on or after 30 Oct 2026 · All dates subject to organizer updates
India
Relevant vendor search language: exhibition stall booking, Navratri stall booking, Diwali mela stalls, food stalls.
Trade fair · New Delhi
India International Trade Fair (IITF)
14 Nov 2026 – 27 Nov 2026
Vendor planning topics: trade fair exhibitor stands, trade fair stall booking.
Verify date: Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) ↗Public festival · Across India
Guru Nanak Jayanti
24 Nov 2026
Vendor planning topics: community fairs and festive markets.
Verify date: India Post — 2026 holidays ↗United Arab Emirates
Relevant vendor search language: Dubai pop-up market vendor, UAE exhibition stand applications.
City-wide festival season · Dubai
Festival of Lights in Dubai
2 Nov 2026 – 12 Nov 2026
Vendor planning topics: Diwali pop-up shops, festive vendor markets Dubai.
Verify date: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism — Retail Calendar ↗City-wide celebration · Dubai
Eid Al Etihad retail celebrations
30 Nov 2026 – 3 Dec 2026
Vendor planning topics: Dubai outdoor pop-up markets and event vendor opportunities.
Verify date: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism — Retail Calendar ↗Shopping festival · Dubai
Dubai Shopping Festival
4 Dec 2026 – 17 Jan 2027
Vendor planning topics: Dubai pop-up market vendor, exhibition stand, winter market.
Verify date: Visit Dubai — Dubai Shopping Festival ↗United States
Relevant vendor search language: craft fair vendor application, festival vendor booth, holiday market booths.
Holiday market · New York
Bryant Park Holiday Shops
28 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Vendor planning topics: Christmas market vendor application New York, artisan booth.
Verify date: Bryant Park — Holiday Shops ↗Federal holiday · United States
Thanksgiving
26 Nov 2026
Vendor planning topics: Thanksgiving craft fairs, fall festival vendors.
Verify date: US Office of Personnel Management — Federal Holidays ↗United Kingdom
Relevant vendor search language: stallholders wanted, Christmas market stall hire, exhibitor application.
Christmas markets · Manchester
Manchester Christmas Markets
6 Nov 2026 – 22 Dec 2026
Vendor planning topics: Christmas market stallholders, UK artisan market stalls.
Verify date: Visit Manchester — Christmas 2026 ↗Australia
Relevant vendor search language: market stallholder applications, artisan markets, food festival stalls.
Christmas night market · Melbourne
Queen Victoria Market Christmas Night Market
25 Nov 2026 – 16 Dec 2026
Vendor planning topics: Melbourne Christmas market stallholder applications.
Verify date: Queen Victoria Market — Christmas Night Market ↗Maker market · Melbourne
Melbourne Makers Market — Twilight Christmas Edition
18 Dec 2026
Vendor planning topics: Melbourne maker market stalls and artisan vendors.
Verify date: Melbourne Makers Market — Visit Calendar ↗Maker market · Melbourne
Melbourne Makers Market — Lunar New Year Edition
6 Feb 2027
Vendor planning topics: Lunar New Year markets Melbourne maker stalls.
Verify date: Melbourne Makers Market — Visit Calendar ↗Practical vendor planning checklist
- 1.Confirm the official event dates, vendor application window, fees and organizer identity.
- 2.Check product categories, stall size, footfall expectations, power, permits and food safety requirements.
- 3.Prepare clear product photos, business description and documents before applying.
- 4.If an event is listed on BookEventStall, use that event page to review stall applications or visitor QR passes.
Festival vendor calendar FAQs
Does this calendar mean BookEventStall is selling stalls at every festival?
No. This is an independently researched planning calendar. Only events published on BookEventStall have an application or ticket flow on BookEventStall. Check the official source for other events.
When should I apply for a festival or Christmas market stall?
Check the official organizer and their published application deadlines as early as possible. Dates, stall categories, permits and availability vary by event.
Can visitors buy QR passes for every event on this list?
No. Digital passes are available only when a BookEventStall-listed organizer enables them. External calendar entries do not imply ticket sales or a partnership.
Which countries are included?
This edition covers India, UAE, USA, UK and Australia, with dates linked to the relevant official organizer or government calendar.