An awe-inspiring Christmas tree has welcomed millions of visitors at the Entrance Plaza of PIER 39 every Holiday season since 1983 (except 2020), becoming a not-to-be-missed San Francisco Holiday tradition.

The PIER 39 Christmas tree will arrive on November 4th, 2026 to help us ring in the holiday season and will stand proudly in Entrance Plaza until January 10th, 2027.

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE PIER’S 2026 CHRISTMAS TREE

  • The PIER’s 2026 Christmas Tree is a 60 foot tall White Fir Tree!
  • The tree was harvested on the slopes of Burney Mountain from an elevation of 5800 feet above sea level.
  • The tree weighs between 10,000 and 13,000 pounds before any ornaments, power cords, light strings or topper are added.
  • It takes the elves (aka PIER 39’s Environmental Services Team) over 3 weeks to decorate the tree with over 15,000 energy-efficient LED lights and 500 ornaments.
  • The tree is so large it must be lifted and lowered into place using a crane and immense precision to be seated properly into the tree stand.
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