Holiday shopping in Fort Lauderdale 2026: Galleria hours, Las Olas shops and parking, The MKT on Small Business Saturday Nov. 28, Christmas on Las Olas Dec. 1.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Store and market hours come from each center’s own website, linked below; holiday hours are added as each one publishes them. We do not list prices or deals.
Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, and Small Business Saturday is Saturday, Nov. 28. In Fort Lauderdale the holiday shopping season runs through three places: the Galleria on Sunrise Boulevard, the shops on Las Olas Boulevard downtown, and the weekend market by the beach at Las Olas Oceanside Park. The biggest single shopping night is Christmas on Las Olas on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
What this means for you
- Galleria Fort Lauderdale: regular hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; holiday hours not yet posted.
- Small Business Saturday: The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28.
- Holiday marketplace: Christmas on Las Olas, 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1.
- City services: Neighbor Support Center, 954-828-8000, any hour.
Shopping centers
| Center | Address | Regular hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleria Fort Lauderdale | 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. | Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m. | 954-564-1015 |
Galleria Fort Lauderdale sits on East Sunrise Boulevard, just west of the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach. Its own hours page shows regular hours only; Black Friday and holiday hours will be added here when the mall posts them. The mall’s news page lists new arrivals, including Artesano Bakehouse and Gia’s Chocolatier on Level 2. Directions and parking are on its getting here page.
Individual department stores and chains set their own Black Friday opening times. Check the store’s own website before you go.
Las Olas Boulevard
The Las Olas Association lists its member shops on its shopping page, among them Carroll’s Jewelers, Gemspire, Las Olas Kollective, OluKai, Quiet Storm Surf Shop, Shaddow & Fish and Warby Parker. The boulevard’s restaurants and galleries sit between the shops, so a shopping trip there doubles as a night out.
Parking on Las Olas. The association’s parking page lists garages and lots near the boulevard, with their hours and operators, including:
- 301 Plaza at Las Olas, 337 E. Las Olas Blvd., open 24 hours
- 401 Las Olas, 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., credit card only
- 900 SE 4th St., 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily
- 618 SE 2nd Court, 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily
Rates are posted at each garage and on the association’s page.
Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28
The MKT at The LOOP, the open-air market at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It sells fresh produce, made-to-order food and handmade goods for wearing and decorating, by the ocean. On Saturdays from November through June it opens with yoga on the lawn at 9:30 a.m. The schedule is on the Fort Lauderdale beach business district’s events calendar.
Farmers markets across the city run through the season too; see our farmers markets guide.
Holiday markets
Christmas on Las Olas, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 5 to 10 p.m. The Las Olas Association’s 64th annual street festival fills Las Olas Boulevard between SE 6th and SE 11th avenues. It is free. The association lists:
- A holiday marketplace of more than 60 vendors, many with special offers
- Performances by more than 30 local schools and groups
- Santa’s Village, with family photos
- Snow Mountain, a hill of real snow with sleds
- A free ice skating rink with skate rentals
- An appearance by Stanley, the Florida Panthers’ mascot
Details: Christmas on Las Olas.
More holiday markets, Santa visits and light displays are on our holiday lights and Christmas events page.
Traffic and getting around
- The Galleria is on Sunrise Boulevard, which runs from I-95 east to the beach. Allow extra time on Black Friday and the weekends before Christmas.
- Las Olas Boulevard has street parking and the garages listed above; the Las Olas Association’s getting around page covers other ways in.
- The city’s road work notices are in our road construction and closures guide.
Also this season
- Thanksgiving in Fort Lauderdale
- Christmas parade and tree lighting
- Holiday lights and Christmas events
- New Year’s Eve
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday is Saturday, Nov. 28.
What are Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s hours?
Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., lists regular hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. It had not posted 2026 holiday hours when we checked.
Where can I shop small businesses in Fort Lauderdale on Small Business Saturday?
The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday, including Nov. 28, with local makers and food vendors. Las Olas Boulevard’s independent shops are a short walk from downtown.
When is Christmas on Las Olas 2026?
The 64th Christmas on Las Olas is 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, on Las Olas Boulevard between SE 6th and SE 11th avenues, with a holiday marketplace of more than 60 vendors. It is free.
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