How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Guatemala (Spanish)

By Robyn Rachael • Updated October 16, 2026

Feliz Navidad

neutral, Guatemala

Merry Christmas in Guatemala is Feliz Navidad. Felices fiestas wishes someone happy holidays during the whole season.

Meaning: Christmas greeting (phrase)

Ways to say it

“merry Christmas” in Spanish
Spanish	Note
Feliz Navidad	neutral, Guatemala
Felices fiestas	holiday season

People say Feliz Navidad on December 24 and 25. On New Year they switch to Feliz año nuevo.

When do people say it?

The big celebration is Nochebuena on December 24, with tamales and punch at midnight. Fireworks go off when the clock strikes twelve.

Did you know?

Tamales are a Christmas tradition in Guatemala, and each family has its own recipe.

Examples in context

Feliz Navidad a toda la familia.
Merry Christmas to the whole family.
Les deseo felices fiestas.
I wish you happy holidays.
Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo.
Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Example conversation

Neighbors Rosa and Ernesto exchange wishes on Christmas Eve in Guatemala City.

Rosa

¡Feliz Navidad, Ernesto!
Merry Christmas, Ernesto!
Ernesto

Feliz Navidad, Rosa. Que la pasen bien.
Merry Christmas, Rosa. Have a good time.
Rosa

Igualmente, gracias.
Likewise, thank you.

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About The Author

Robyn Rachael

Hola, I'm Robyn! Whether it's about how to flirt graciously (like saying a man is handsome!) or the correct way to pronounce "ancho", I'm your go-to guide. Outside of language, I have a passion for cooking traditional Spanish food, especially Paella! In my downtime, you'll find me at a betting shop and enjoying a glass of cerveza, because a girl can have varied interests, right? My posts are a toast to language, culture, and everything in between. ¡Vamos!

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