How to Say Merry Christmas in 80+ Languages

If you’re wondering how to say Merry Christmas in different languages, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re writing a festive holiday card to an international friend, preparing for Christmas travel abroad, or simply love exploring holiday traditions from around the globe — learning how to say “Merry Christmas” in other languages is a delightful way to connect with people and cultures.

Sharing this cheerful greeting in someone’s native language adds a personal, thoughtful touch that brings smiles across borders. From classic phrases like Joyeux Noël (French) and Frohe Weihnachten (German), to more unique ones like Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian) or Maligayang Pasko (Tagalog), every language reflects the joy and warmth of the season in its own way. We’ve even included how to sign “Merry Christmas” in American Sign Language (ASL) — perfect for inclusive celebrations.

Scroll down to explore over 80 festive translations and bring a little extra magic to your Christmas greetings this year!

Afrikaans – ‘n Geseende Kersfees en ‘n voorspoedige Nuwejaar;
Afrikaans – Een Plesierige Kerfees;
Albanian — Gezuar Krishtlindje;
Arabic – I’d Miilad Said Oua Sana Saida;
Armenian – Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand;
Azeri – Tezze Iliniz Yahsi Olsun;
Basque – Zorionstsu Eguberri. Zoriontsu Urte Berri On;
Bengali – Bodo Din Shubh Lamona;
Bohemian – Vesele Vanoce;
Breton – Nedeleg laouen na bloavezh mat;
Bulgarian – Tchestita Koleda; Tchestito Rojdestvo Hristovo;
Celtic – Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda;
Chamorro – Felis Påsgua or Felis Påsguan Nochebuena (or Felis Nabidåt);
Chinese (Mandarin) Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan;
Chinese (Cantonese) Gun Tso Sun Tan’Gung Haw Sun;
Chinese (Hong Kong) Kung Ho Hsin Hsi. Ching Chi Shen Tan;
Cornish – Nadelik looan na looan blethen noweth;
Cree – Mitho Makosi Kesikansi;
Croatian – Sretan Bozic;
Czech – Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok;
Danish – Gladelig Jul;
Dutch – Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar;
English – Merry Christmas;
Esperanto – Gajan Kristnaskon;
Estonian – Roomsaid Joulu Puhi;
Farsi – Cristmas-e-shoma mobarak bashad;
Finnish – Hyvaa joulua;
French – Joyeux Noel;
Frisian – Noflike Krystdagen en in protte Lok en Seine yn it Nije Jier;
German – Froehliche Weihnachten;
Greek – Kala Christouyenna;
Hawaiian (in Hawaii) – Mele Kalikimaka;
Hebrew – Mo’adim Lesimkha. Chena tova;
Hindi – Bada Din Mubarak Ho;
Hungarian – Kellemes Karacsonyi unnepeket;
Icelandic – Gledileg Jol;
Inupiaq (spoken by Eskimos) – annaurri Aniruq & Paglaun Ukiutchiaq;
Indonesian – Selamat Hari Natal;
Iraqi – Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah;
Irish – Nollaig Shona Dhuit;
Italian – Buon Natale or Buone Feste Natalizie;
Japanese – Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto;
Kala – Khristougena kai Eftikhes to Neon Etos;
Korean – Sung Tan Chuk Ha;
Latvian – Priecigus Ziemas Svetkus un Laimigu Jauno Gadu;
Lettish – Priecigus Ziemassvetkus;
Lithuanian – Linksmu Kaledu;
Manx – Nollick ghennal as blein vie noa;
Maori – Meri Kirihimete;
Marathi – Shub Naya Varsh;
Navajo – Merry Keshmish;
Northern Sotho – Matlhatse le matlhogonolo mo ngwageng o moswa;
Norwegian – God Jul Og Godt Nytt Aar;
Pennsylvania German – En frehlicher Grischtdaag un en hallich Nei Yaahr;
Papiamento – Bon Pasku i Felis Anja Nobo;
Pig Latin – Errymay ristmaskay;
Polish – Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia;
Portuguese – Feliz Natal (Used in Portugal, Brazil and several former Portuguese colonies);
Rapa-Nui – Mata-Ki-Te-Rangi. Te-Pito-O-Te-Henua;
Romanian – Craciun Fericit;
Russian – Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva i s Novim Godom;
Samoan – La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou;
Serbian – Hristos se rodi;
Scottish – Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ur;
Serbian – Hristos se rodi;
Singhalese – Subha nath thalak Vewa. Subha Aluth Awrudhak Vewa;
Slavonic – Christos Razdajetsja! Slavite Jeho!;
Slovak – Sretan Bozic or Vesele vianoce. A stastlivy Novy Rok;
Slovene – Vesele Bozicne. Screcno Novo Leto
Spanish – Feliz Navidad (Used in Spain as well as Mexico and most of Central and South America);
Swahili – Krismasi Njema;
Swedish – God Jul and (Och) Ett Gott Nytt Ar;
Tagalog – Maligayamg Pasko. Masaganang Bagong Taon;
Tamil – Nathar Puthu Varuda Valthukkal;
Thai – sooK San wan Christmas;
Turkish – Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun;
Ukrainian – Srozhdestvom Kristovym;
Urdu – Bara Din Mubarak Ho;
Vietnamese – Chung Mung Giang Sinh;
Waray – Maupay nga Pasko ngan Mainuswagon nga Bag-o nga Tu-ig;
Welsh – Nadolig Llawen;
Zulu – Nginifisela inhlanhla ne mpumelelo e nyakeni.

How to Say Merry Christmas in ASL Language

To sign Merry Christmas in American Sign Language, you use two clear and expressive gestures that convey joy and celebration — perfect for holiday greetings with Deaf friends, family, or colleagues.

Merry is signed by placing your open dominant hand flat over your chest and moving it in a small, circular motion twice. This movement represents happiness, warmth, and good cheer.
Christmas is signed by forming the letter “C” with your dominant hand and drawing an arc from your non-dominant shoulder outward, as if forming a festive halo or wreath in the air.

Together, this two-part sign is a simple yet heartfelt way to wish someone a Merry Christmas in ASL. Whether you’re signing a holiday card or sharing a warm moment in person, it’s a beautiful gesture of inclusivity and joy — just like learning how to say Merry Christmas in different languages can help you connect with people around the world in a meaningful way.