Short answer: The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is typically taken down in mid-January each year, with exact dates varying by year. Details and context:
- In recent years, removal has occurred in mid-January (commonly around January 13–15), after the holiday season concludes and the tree has been on display for several weeks. This timing aligns with traditions of disassembling the setup once guests have enjoyed the season and after the New Year’s celebrations. For example, several recent years show removal occurring in mid-January, with specific dates cited in coverage and social posts for those years.
- The tree arrives in early November, is decorated and lit in early December, and remains lit and on display through the holidays, with the takedown following in January. NBC and Rockefeller Center’s own updates note that the tree is down in January of the following year.
Notes for planning a visit:
- If you’re aiming to see the tree while it’s up, plan a visit from early December through early January, with the lighting ceremony typically held in early December. After Christmas, the tree remains lit and on display until mid-January.
- Dates can shift slightly year to year due to events or operational scheduling, so it’s a good idea to check the latest announcements from Rockefeller Center or NBC for the exact takedown date for the current year.
If you’d like, I can look up the precise takedown date for this year and provide a exact date and any related events.
