60+ Free Red Christmas Wallpapers for iPhone & Android

Give your phone a festive makeover with these free red Christmas wallpapers for iPhone and Android! From bright candy-apple red to rich cranberry shades, these holiday backgrounds bring a cheerful pop of Christmas color to your screen.

Browse Merry Christmas wallpapers with festive lettering, cute Santa and Christmas character designs, and red Christmas backgrounds filled with ornaments, sparkling snowflakes, and glowing lights. You’ll also find assorted holiday greetings, Christmas trees, and cozy December designs. From cute illustrations to elegant dark red holiday backgrounds, there’s something for every style.

If you love cute Christmas aesthetics, don’t miss the patterned backgrounds featuring bows, gingerbread cookies, candy canes, plaid, and festive stripes. Pick a bold design for your lock screen, a simpler pattern for your home screen, or save a few favorites to switch between throughout the season. All of these wallpapers are free to download for personal use!

How to Download and Save Your Christmas Wallpaper

Each wallpaper is a portrait-oriented 1080 × 1920 PNG. You can download individual designs, so there’s no need to save the entire collection.

1. Choose a design. Browse the categories below and tap or click your favorite image to open the full-size wallpaper.
2. Save it to your phone. On iPhone, touch and hold the image and choose Save to Photos or Save Image. On Android, touch and hold and select Download Image or Save Image. The wording may vary by browser.
3. Set your background. Follow the instructions for your phone below to use the saved picture on your lock screen, home screen, or both.

On iPhone

1. Open Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper.
2. Choose Photos and select your downloaded design.
3. Move or resize the image in the preview, then tap Add.
4. Choose Set as Wallpaper Pair to use it on both screens, or Customize Home Screen to use a different background behind your apps.

On Android

1. Touch and hold an empty area of your home screen.
2. Open Wallpaper & style or your phone’s wallpaper settings.
3. Select the saved image from your photos or gallery.
4. Preview the placement and apply it to your home screen, lock screen, or both.

Tip: Because phones have different screen shapes, you may need to adjust the crop slightly.

Merry Christmas Wallpapers

These designs feature everything from elegant script lettering and snowflakes to fun candy-cane stripes and festive greenery. They’re a great choice if you want your lock screen to spread a little Christmas cheer every time it lights up.

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Cute Santa & Christmas Character Wallpapers

These designs are full of personality! You’ll find Santa Claus in several fun styles, along with a Christmas gnome, a snowman, and a reindeer. Some have fun “Ho Ho Ho” lettering, while others let the illustrations take center stage. They’re especially fun if you love whimsical holiday decorations.

Get more Santa Wallpapers.

Red Christmas Aesthetic Wallpapers

For a festive background with a little more variety, browse these holiday-inspired designs. There are glowing red ornaments, twinkling lights, decorated Christmas trees, stacked presents, sparkling snowflakes, and cozy December wallpapers for 2026. There are also holiday phrases such as “Be Merry” and “Merry & Bright” for a simple seasonal touch.

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Happy Holidays & Seasonal Greetings Wallpapers

These red backgrounds share warm wishes with pretty lettering, softly glowing lights, and snowy details. Choose from “Happy Holidays,” “Season’s Greetings,” and “Let It Snow” designs in everything from traditional Christmas red to deeper, more elegant shades. They make an easy way to keep your phone looking festive throughout the holiday season.

Red Christmas Patterns & Backgrounds

Love a cute patterned phone background? This section is filled with red Christmas bows, candy canes, gingerbread cookies, snowflakes, plaid, Christmas trees, and cozy sweater-inspired designs. Some are bright and playful, while others have a more classic holiday look. These repeating patterns are also great for home screens because they don’t rely on a large message or illustration in the center.

More Free Christmas Phone Wallpapers

Want even more ways to dress up your phone for the holidays? Take a look at these collections, too:

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