Christmas in July 2026Β· It's here!

Merry Christmas in July πŸŽ„πŸ–οΈ

Santa's trading his boots for flip-flops β€” and we're throwing the whole party your way. Five festive puzzle games to play live, a free 12-puzzle printable pack, tinsel, sunshine, and iced cocoa. No login. No cost. All yours.

🎁 100% free · No sign-up to play · Printable PDF with answer keys

Consider this our gift to you

We don't wait until December to make you smile. Christmas in July is the most fun we can pack into one summer afternoon β€” so we made all of it free, put zerologins in your way, and gave you every last puzzle we could dream up. Unwrap it, share it, print a stack for the whole family. That's the whole point.

Play live, right now πŸŽ…

Five festive games you can solve right here β€” each timed, with a leaderboard and a confetti finish. Pick a tab and play.

Free printable PDF

The 12-Puzzle
Beach-Sleigh Pack

One tidy PDF, twelve merry-and-sunny puzzles, every answer key included. Print it for the party, the classroom, or a lazy day in the hammock.

  • 4 word searches (incl. a Christmas-tree grid)
  • 3 word scrambles
  • 2 cryptograms
  • 3 word fill-ins
  • Answer keys for every puzzle

Grab your free pack

Download the whole set as one PDF β€” free, with answer keys, ready to print.

Enter your email once to unlock this PDF plus 10 more free printable puzzles. Answer key included.

Preview every puzzle first

Eight puzzle types, all wrapped up

Tap any one to play it free β€” five festive word games right on this page, plus three classic brain games.

What is Christmas in July?

Christmas in Julyis a cheerful mid-summer celebration of everything we love about the holidays β€” trees, carols, gifts and cocoa β€” enjoyed in the warmth of July instead of December. In the United States it's a favorite theme for summer sales, camp days, and holiday-movie marathons. In the Southern Hemisphere, where July is the middle of winter, some families throw a cozy β€œmidwinter Christmas” with all the trimmings the December heat usually denies them. The phrase itself got a big boost from the 1940 comedy film Christmas in July, and one of the earliest celebrations is often traced to a summer camp in North Carolina back in 1933.

However you celebrate it, it's an excuse for a little joy in the sunshine β€” which is exactly what these puzzles are for.

How to celebrate in three easy steps

  1. 1

    Play eight puzzles live

    Pick any tab in the festive playground and solve it right in your browser β€” no download, no login.

  2. 2

    Download the free pack

    Tap the download button to get all 12 Christmas-in-July puzzles as a single printable PDF with answer keys.

  3. 3

    Print and share

    Print the pack on standard US Letter paper for a party, classroom, or road trip β€” or send the link to a friend who loves a summer surprise.

Christmas in July FAQ

What is Christmas in July?β€Ί
Christmas in July is a lighthearted mid-summer celebration of everything we love about the holidays β€” trees, carols, gifts and cocoa β€” enjoyed in the warmth of July instead of December. In the United States it's a popular theme for sales, parties and TV marathons, and in the Southern Hemisphere, where July is midwinter, some families hold a cozy 'midwinter Christmas' complete with a roast and a fire.
Are these Christmas in July puzzles really free?β€Ί
Yes β€” 100% free. You can play all eight puzzle types live in your browser with no login, and download the 12-puzzle printable pack as a single PDF (with answer keys) for free. There's nothing to install and nothing to buy.
What puzzles are in the free Christmas in July pack?β€Ί
The printable pack is one PDF with 12 festive puzzles β€” word searches (including a Christmas-tree-shaped grid), word scrambles, cryptograms and word fill-ins β€” all themed around beach Santas, frozen treats, and tinsel in the sunshine. Every puzzle has an answer key at the back.
Are the puzzles good for kids and classrooms?β€Ί
Absolutely. The pack ranges from easy, big-print puzzles for younger solvers to medium challenges for older kids and adults. It's G-rated, family-friendly, and free for personal, classroom, and homeschool use β€” perfect for a summer camp day, a rainy afternoon, or a Christmas-in-July party.
When is Christmas in July celebrated?β€Ί
There's no single official date β€” it's celebrated all through July, with July 25th (exactly six months from Christmas Day) a popular focal point. Enjoy the puzzles any day of the month you like.
Can I print the puzzles or play on a phone?β€Ί
Both! Play any puzzle live on your phone, tablet or computer, or download the PDF and print it on standard US Letter paper. The live puzzles are fully interactive; the printable pack is made for clean black-and-white printing.

Go make some July magic

Play a puzzle, print the pack, and pass it on. From all of us at PuzzlePage β€” merry Christmas in July. πŸŽ„β˜€οΈ