when do they take down the christmas tree in rockefeller center

The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is typically taken down in mid- January, with common recent years seeing removal around January 14–15. For 2025–2026, announcements indicated the tree would come down in mid-January 2026, after its display through the holiday season and a mid-December lighting ceremony. If you’re planning a visit, aim to see it lit during the official lighting ceremony in early December, and note that the tree’s removal usually occurs shortly after the holiday peak in January.