A year of celebrations in one grid
Holidays are the highlights of the calendar, and this puzzle gathers them all. You'll be hunting for the big ones — CHRISTMAS, HALLOWEEN, EASTER and THANKSGIVING — alongside celebrations from around the world like DIWALI and HANUKKAH, and the things they all share, from FIREWORKS to a good old-fashioned FEAST.
Because every new puzzle flips the calendar, no two holiday word searches are the same. One round you're chasing CARNIVAL through the diagonals; the next a backwards PARADE is marching through the corner.
Seasonal fun for every occasion
Whatever you're celebrating, there's a puzzle here to match the mood. It's a fun, festive activity for parties and a great vocabulary builder for younger players learning about traditions.
Looking for a specific celebration? Each sub-topic below zooms in — Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day — each with its own puzzle and printable pack.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you find locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's still to come.
Want a bigger challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a larger grid with diagonal and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole calendar at once.
Print a holiday word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh holiday puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a class party, a seasonal activity, or a long journey.
Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which holidays are in the word search?
A full calendar — Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Thanksgiving and more. Use the sub-topics to focus on a single celebration.
Is the holiday word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Do I get a new puzzle each time?
Yes — tap New Puzzle for a fresh grid, or change the difficulty for a new challenge.