By Wallpapers Likes HD Editorial Team · Published November 3, 2026 · Last updated November 3, 2026
Here are 50 free, original Christmas wallpapers for 2026: 30 phone designs at 1320 x 2868 for iPhone and Android, and 20 desktop backgrounds at 3840 x 2160 (4K). Every design was made in-house, so there are no copyrighted characters or logos. Tap any image, download it and set it in under a minute.
Quick Answer
- Phone size: 1320 x 2868, which fills the largest iPhone Pro Max screens and scales down for smaller iPhones and Android phones.
- Desktop size: 3840 x 2160 (4K, 16:9) for Windows and Mac.
- Cost: free for personal use on your own devices.
- Styles: trees, snow scenes, plaid and stripes, ornaments and dark AMOLED designs.
Table of Contents
- What is in this Christmas wallpaper collection?
- Christmas tree wallpapers for iPhone and Android
- Snowy and winter night wallpapers
- Plaid, stripes and ornament wallpapers
- Dark and AMOLED Christmas wallpapers
- Christmas desktop wallpapers (3840 x 2160)
- How to set this wallpaper on iPhone
- How to set this wallpaper on Android
- How to set a Christmas desktop wallpaper on Windows 11 and Mac
- How did we make these Christmas wallpapers?
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is in this Christmas wallpaper collection?
We grouped the 50 designs by mood so you can find your style quickly: illustrated and glowing trees, snowy night scenes, cozy plaid and ornament patterns, dark designs for OLED screens, and 4K desktop versions. Each image has a short note about why it works on a lock screen or desktop.
| Section | Designs | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas tree wallpapers | 8 | 1320 x 2868 |
| Snow and winter nights | 8 | 1320 x 2868 |
| Plaid, stripes and ornaments | 7 | 1320 x 2868 |
| Dark and AMOLED | 7 | 1320 x 2868 |
| Desktop | 20 | 3840 x 2160 |
Christmas tree wallpapers for iPhone and Android
Christmas wallpaper tree designs are the most searched holiday style, so we made eight: flat illustrated trees and glowing light-spiral trees. Each keeps the top third calm so the clock stays readable.
A classic layered tree under a soft shower of golden bokeh, tuned for a cozy, low-glare lock screen.
Teal branches and white ornaments on deep navy keep the mood calm and wintry instead of loud.
Sage green on blush pink for a softer, pastel take on the holiday tree.
A spiral of warm fairy lights forms the tree, with a glowing star that sits neatly under the clock.
Old-school multicolor string lights on near-black, a fun pick for OLED screens.
Icy white and blue lights for a cool, Scandinavian winter feel.
Rich wine red behind a deep green tree, like holiday velvet ribbon.
Warm white lights against pine green, with plenty of quiet space for widgets.
Snowy and winter night wallpapers
If you want a seasonal look that still works in January, choose a winter scene. These keep the busiest detail low on the screen, under your app icons.
A starry sky over layered blue mountains and a pine forest, perfect for long December evenings.
Sunset pink fading into violet ridges and pine silhouettes.
Crisp six-point flakes drift over an icy blue gradient, with blurred flakes for depth.
Snowflakes glowing against midnight navy; easy on the eyes at night.
Soft white hills, pale sky and a low winter sun for a bright, airy screen.
A misty icy gradient dusted with snow, minimal enough for any app layout.
White flakes on Christmas red, bold and cheerful without being busy.
Teal and violet sky glow above a dark ridge, inspired by Arctic winter nights.
Plaid, stripes and ornament wallpapers
Patterns look great behind widgets because there is no single subject for icons to cover. The plaids include a fine woven texture that looks sharp on Retina screens.
Red and black buffalo check with a subtle woven twill, straight from a cabin flannel.
Red, green and gold tartan for a traditional, warm holiday look.
Navy and green plaid with a thin gold line, a more grown-up Christmas pattern.
Diagonal red and cream stripes that look like a candy cane up close.
Vertical green, cream and red stripes like vintage gift ribbon.
Glossy ornaments hang from gold strings over a red bokeh backdrop.
Gold, red and pearl baubles against deep emerald green.
Dark and AMOLED Christmas wallpapers
Mostly black designs look deep and rich on OLED screens, and dark pixels use less power on OLED displays than bright ones. Great for night-time scrolling.
A glowing ring in Christmas colors on true black, a modern wreath for OLED iPhones.
Ribbons of red, gold and green light flowing down a dark screen.
Out-of-focus gold lights over dark cranberry, like looking past a tree at night.
Warm bokeh lights floating over deep pine green.
A quiet navy sky full of stars, simple enough to keep your icons readable.
A warm gold halo on black that frames the time on your lock screen.
Gold and silver ornaments on black for an elegant, New Year's Eve mood.
Christmas desktop wallpapers (3840 x 2160)
These 4K backgrounds fit standard 16:9 monitors and laptops. Busy elements sit right or center, so icons on the left stay readable.
The classic tree sits to the right so your desktop icons stay clear on the left.
A centered spiral of warm lights with lots of dark space around it.
A wide mountain panorama under the stars, sized for 4K monitors.
A soft pink winter sunset stretched across a widescreen view.
Snowflakes across an icy gradient, calm enough for a work laptop.
A row of hanging ornaments over burgundy bokeh.
Silver, gold and blue baubles on navy for a cooler palette.
Cabin-style buffalo check, scaled so the squares look right on a large screen.
Traditional red and green tartan with a gold thread.
Warm, blurry lights over dark red: festive without distracting from your windows.
Flowing red, gold and green light lines across a dark canvas.
A neon wreath centered on black, great for dark mode setups.
Arctic-inspired teal and violet glow above a dark mountain ridge.
Multicolor string lights spiraling into a tree on near-black.
Bold Christmas red with crisp white snowflakes.
Playful diagonal stripes for a festive office background.
Bright white hills and pines under a pale winter sky.
A pastel tree on blush pink, placed right to leave room for icons.
Pine green with soft warm lights, subtle enough for everyday use.
A wide night sky full of stars for a quiet holiday desktop.
Want more space for a festive desktop? See our Christmas computer wallpapers for laptops and dual monitors and our Christmas backgrounds for Zoom and Teams calls.
How to set this wallpaper on iPhone
- Tap the download button under the image, then press and hold the image and choose Save to Photos (or Add to Photos).
- Open Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper, or press and hold the Lock Screen and tap the + button.
- Choose Photos, pick the wallpaper and pinch to position it.
- Tap Add, then choose Set as Wallpaper Pair to use it on both screens, or customize the Home Screen separately.
Menus can shift slightly between iOS versions; Apple's iPhone User Guide has the latest steps. Prefer motion? Read how to set a live wallpaper on iPhone.
How to set this wallpaper on Android
- Download the image; it is saved to your Downloads or Gallery.
- Press and hold an empty spot on the Home Screen and tap Wallpaper & style (Pixel) or Wallpaper and style (Samsung Galaxy).
- Choose My photos or Gallery, select the image and adjust the crop.
- Pick Home screen, Lock screen or both, then confirm.
Android phones vary by maker; see Google's Android Help if your menu looks different.
How to set a Christmas desktop wallpaper on Windows 11 and Mac
Windows 11: right-click the downloaded image and choose Set as desktop background, or go to Settings > Personalization > Background and choose Fill. Mac: open System Settings > Wallpaper, click Add Photo or Add Folder, select the image and choose Fill Screen. Running two screens? Our dual monitor wallpaper guide shows how to span one image across both.
How did we make these Christmas wallpapers?
Every design in this post is original. We created them in-house with generative code (gradients, procedural landscapes, patterns and light effects), then checked each one on phone and desktop layouts for clock and icon readability. We do not use official Apple, Samsung or Google wallpapers, movie or cartoon characters, logos or photos of real people.
You are welcome to use these on your own phone, tablet and computer. Please do not resell them or re-upload them as your own collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Christmas wallpapers free?
Yes. All 50 designs are free to download and use on your personal devices. Please do not resell or redistribute them as your own.
What size is a Christmas wallpaper for iPhone?
Our phone designs are 1320 x 2868 pixels, the native resolution of the largest Pro Max iPhones. They also scale cleanly to smaller iPhones and most Android phones.
Will these wallpapers work on Samsung Galaxy and Pixel phones?
Yes. Android phones crop tall images automatically. Use the crop handles when you set the wallpaper to keep the main subject centered.
Do you have Christmas tree wallpapers?
Yes. The first section has eight Christmas wallpaper tree designs, from illustrated trees to glowing light-spiral trees, plus desktop versions further down.
Do dark Christmas wallpapers save battery?
On OLED screens, black and very dark pixels draw less power than bright ones, so dark designs can help slightly. On LCD screens the difference is negligible.
Can I use these as Zoom or Teams backgrounds?
The 4K desktop versions work as virtual backgrounds, but busy patterns can confuse background blur. For video calls, see our dedicated Christmas backgrounds for Zoom and Teams.
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