Nintendo details its Holiday Season 2026 plans
· My Nintendo NewsWhat’s on your Nintendo holiday wish list? This season, it could be winning a magical trip to Nintendo NEW YORK or discovering that just-right Nintendo gift online that was once available only at Nintendo retail stores. The holiday spirit doesn’t stop with the wish list. The Mario balloon will take flight in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, while Nintendo NEW YORK and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO will welcome visitors with holiday merchandise, seasonal offers and activities, creating more ways to share the Nintendo joy with the people who make the season special.
The entry period for the Nintendo NEW YORK My Nintendo Holiday Magic Sweepstakes starts today and ends on Nov. 2. Nintendo Account members can enter for a chance to win a two-night trip to Nintendo NEW YORK with travel taking place between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7, 2026. The prize includes a travel certificate, good for the base fare of a roundtrip JetBlue flight (excluding government taxes and fees), and a two-night stay for one winner and up to three guests. The winner and their guests will also get a personal tour of the Nintendo NEW YORK store and access to the store’s holiday event activities (subject to event timing and availability). For sweepstakes details and eligibility information, click here.
Just in time for the holiday season, hundreds of select merchandise items previously available only at Nintendo stores in New York and San Francisco are now available for the first time nationwide online, making it easy to shop from home at Nintendo.com and through the Nintendo Store app. Share the joy of Nintendo this holiday with exclusive items, collectibles and apparel inspired by your favorite characters and games including Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pikmin, Splatoon and more.
Then, in mid-November, Nintendo stores in New York and San Francisco will transform with festive window displays and seasonal decor. Visitors can discover exclusive holiday merchandise including the Super Mario Winter Collection, and warm up the season with cozy attire, accessories and more – all with a distinct Nintendo feel. Holiday gift guides, festive shopping bags, and, for a limited time, a gift with purchase (requires minimum spend) will be available while supplies last. Special holiday events at Nintendo NEW YORK will start in early December, including costume appearances from Mario and Luigi. For updates and additional information about in-store holiday events, follow @NintendoStoreUS on Instagram and X.
The Mario balloon also returns for the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, bringing his larger-than-life energy to one of the season’s biggest traditions. Watch him take flight on Thursday, Nov. 26 on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo starting at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones.
Whether you’re entering for a chance to win a trip to New York, watching the Mario balloon take flight during the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, or bringing a little Nintendo fun back home to your family with gifts and games, there’s plenty of cheer to go around as Nintendo brings people together this holiday season.
Source: Nintendo of America