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Hersheypark crowd calendar, December 2026

December 202619 days forecast

Hersheypark is typically quiet in December 2026, averaging 25% crowd level. The quietest day is Fri 4 Dec at 6%, and the busiest is Sat 26 Dec at 54%.

Best day to visit in December

Friday 4 Dec

December 2026 is typically quiet at Hersheypark, averaging 25% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 26 Dec at 54%.

6%crowds
Next bestFri 11 Dec 6%Fri 18 Dec 8%Mon 21 Dec 10%

Hersheypark is typically quiet in December 2026, averaging around 25% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Friday 4th (about 6%), while the busiest is Saturday 26th (about 54%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Hersheypark will be in December 2026? This calendar predicts crowd levels day by day. The lower the score, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more. Estimated from historical data

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Hersheypark, December 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1Closed2Closed3Closed46%*QuietestEst.543%*TypicalEst.621%*QuieterEst.
7Closed8Closed9Closed10Closed116%*QuietestEst.1243%*TypicalEst.1321%*QuieterEst.
14Closed15Closed16Closed17Closed188%*QuietestEst.1944%*TypicalEst.2023%*QuieterEst.
2110%*QuietestEst.2225%*QuieterEst.2326%*QuieterEst.2425%*QuieterEst.25Closed2654%*TypicalEst.2732%*QuieterEst.
2812%*QuietestEst.2926%*QuieterEst.3025%*QuieterEst.3125%*QuieterEst.
  1. Tue1Hours unavailableClosed
  2. Wed2Hours unavailableClosed
  3. Thu3Hours unavailableClosed
  4. Fri4Hours unavailable6%*Est.Quietest
  5. Sat5Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical
  6. Sun6Hours unavailable21%*Est.Quieter
  7. Mon7Hours unavailableClosed
  8. Tue8Hours unavailableClosed
  9. Wed9Hours unavailableClosed
  10. Thu10Hours unavailableClosed
  11. Fri11Hours unavailable6%*Est.Quietest
  12. Sat12Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical
  13. Sun13Hours unavailable21%*Est.Quieter
  14. Mon14Hours unavailableClosed
  15. Tue15Hours unavailableClosed
  16. Wed16Hours unavailableClosed
  17. Thu17Hours unavailableClosed
  18. Fri18Hours unavailable8%*Est.Quietest
  19. Sat19Hours unavailable44%*Est.Typical
  20. Sun20Hours unavailable23%*Est.Quieter
  21. Mon21Hours unavailableChristmas10%*Est.Quietest
  22. Tue22Hours unavailableChristmas25%*Est.Quieter
  23. Wed23Hours unavailableChristmas26%*Est.Quieter
  24. Thu24Hours unavailableChristmas25%*Est.Quieter
  25. Fri25Hours unavailableChristmasClosed
  26. Sat26Hours unavailableChristmas54%*Est.Typical
  27. Sun27Hours unavailableChristmas32%*Est.Quieter
  28. Mon28Hours unavailableChristmas12%*Est.Quietest
  29. Tue29Hours unavailableChristmas26%*Est.Quieter
  30. Wed30Hours unavailableChristmas25%*Est.Quieter
  31. Thu31Hours unavailableChristmas25%*Est.Quieter
Quietest 0-15%Quieter 15-35%Typical 35-65%Busier 65-88%Busiest 88-100%

Crowd levels are estimated from this park's own recorded queue times and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

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Frequently asked

When is the quietest day to visit Hersheypark in December 2026?

Friday 4th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Hersheypark in December 2026, at around 6% crowd levels.

When is Hersheypark busiest in December 2026?

Saturday 26th is predicted to be the busiest day at Hersheypark in December 2026, at around 54% crowd levels.

How busy is Hersheypark in December 2026?

On average, Hersheypark is quiet in December 2026 - around 25% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Hersheypark busier on weekends?

Yes - Hersheypark is typically busier at weekends than midweek in December 2026. Visit on a weekday for shorter queues.

What is the best time to visit Hersheypark?

The best time to visit Hersheypark is on its quietest predicted days - Friday 4th is the quietest in December 2026 (about 6%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.