2026 Nebraska Holiday Passport Stops Announced

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FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Passport Program Coordinator: Lilly Uhlmann at 402-471-3789, or [email protected]
Press Contact: Ben Jones at 402-326-9941, or [email protected]

2026 Nebraska Holiday Passport Stops Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LINCOLN, Neb. – (October 5, 2026) - Visit Nebraska is thrilled to announce the Nebraska Holiday Passport stops for 2026.

Travelers will have from November 13 to January 10 to visit stops and collect stamps from the 24 festive locations, which include holiday stores, coffee shops, winter outdoor destinations and more. Many of this year's stops offer special deals for Passporters, holiday-themed events and bright seasonal decor.

"We are so excited heading into the fifth year of the Nebraska Holiday Passport," said Nebraska Passport program coordinator Lilly Uhlmann.  "We are looking forward to getting Nebraskans and visitors alike out and exploring new parts of the state during the holiday season and seeing what Nebraska has to offer!"

2026 Nebraska Holiday Passport Stops (alphabetically by town)

• BrewBakers Coffee House & Gifts - Arnold
• The Holiday Market - Ashland
• Eugene T. Mahoney State Park - Ashland
• The Homestead - Belgrade
• Chadron State Park - Chadron
• Cedar Creek Coffee & Art - Elkhorn
• Scotts Bluff National Monument - Gering
• Brewed Bee - Gibbon
• Auntie Annie's Flower Farm & Mercantile - Glenvil
• The Tattered Book - Grand Island
• Lincoln Children's Zoo - Lincoln
• The Kindler Hotel and Boitano's Lounge - Lincoln
• Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates - Lincoln
• Elegant Hart's Bakery - Loup City
• Lucy's Bakery and Cafe - McCook
• Apple House Market at Arbor Day Farm - Nebraska City
• Lot 279 Craft Meats - Norfolk
• Golden Spike Tower & Visitors Center - North Platte
• Canteen Candies - North Platte
• Marigold's Mercantile - Omaha
• 1890 - Perfumery + Apothecary - Omaha
• Asters Foods & Smokehouse - Sidney
• The Draw Bar - Valentine
• Bloom & Grace - Wayne

Participants can earn prizes based on the number of stamps they collect. This year, prize levels are based on regions. Passporters who visit all three stops in each of the eight regions will receive regional postcards and a lottery coupon. Holiday Passport Champions who complete all 24 stops will receive a holiday mug.

Started in 2022, the Nebraska Holiday Passport is a supplement to the popular Nebraska Passport, which highlights 70 new stops across the state for travelers to visit from May 1 to September 30. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

To see the exciting adventures travelers are having with the Passport this year, be sure to check out Nebraska Passport Pals.

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