Christmas 2026 · North Pole
Santa's Naughty or Nice List 2026Free name checker · No sign-up
Santa's naughty and nice list 2026 is open. Type a first name, watch Santa find it in his big book — then print an official Nice List certificate signed by Santa and his Head Elf.
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Santa's List
Type a first name and Santa will look it up in his big book — page by page.
- 1Check the list
- 2Personalise the certificate
- 3Print or download
Step 2
Free Nice List certificate
An official-looking certificate from the North Pole, signed by Santa and his Head Elf, with a wax seal. Prints on US Letter, landscape.
OFFICIAL · NORTH POLE · CHRISTMAS 2026
This certifies that
has been officially placed on Santa's Nice List for Christmas 2026, for being kind, helpful and full of Christmas spirit.
Santa Claus
SANTA CLAUS · NORTH POLE
Holly Tinseltoes
HEAD ELF · NICE LIST DEPT.
Ways to use the Nice List this December
Check it together
On the first of December or the day the tree goes up — and once more on Christmas Eve.
Hide the certificate
With the Elf on the Shelf, in an Advent calendar pocket or rolled up in a stocking.
Pair it with a letter
A letter from Santa in his own handwriting can mention the Nice List news in the same voice.
Use “almost nice” sparingly
A nudge for a hard week, never a threat — “Nice List in training” always leaves a way back.
Questions parents ask
How many times does Santa check the naughty or nice list?
Twice. The 1934 song "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" says he's making a list and checking it twice, to find out who's naughty or nice.
What do children on the naughty list receive for Christmas?
In the old folk story, a lump of coal in the stocking. In real homes, almost every child still gets presents; the list is a playful way to encourage kindness, which is why every name on this page comes up Nice.
How to call Santa for naughty kids?
There is no real phone line to Santa here, and a scary call can backfire. A gentler way is a letter from Santa that names one specific good thing and one thing to work on, written in his handwriting on our free letter page.
What are some silly names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle, Saint Nick, Old St. Nick, Father Christmas, Jolly Old Elf, Sinterklaas, Père Noël, Papá Noël and Santy are all real names for him; "Big Red" and "Mr. Claus" are playful ones kids use.
How do I check if my child is on Santa's Nice List?
Type their first name above and press Check. Santa opens his big book, finds the right page and shows the name with its tick. It takes a few seconds, works on phones, and nothing you type leaves your browser.
Will it ever say my child is on the Naughty List?
No. Every child comes up on the Nice List. If you want a gentle nudge before Christmas, tick the grown-ups box and the result becomes 'almost nice' — with encouragement to keep being kind, never a Naughty List verdict.
Is the Nice List certificate really free?
Yes — no sign-up, no email and no watermark. Type the name, add what it is for if you like, and print it or download it as an image. It is designed for US Letter, landscape.
Where does the idea of Santa's list come from?
The list made its way into American Christmas through the 1934 song 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town', where Santa keeps a list and checks it twice. Since then 'naughty or nice' has become part of the season — from Elf on the Shelf reports to certificates like the one on this page.
How can I use the Nice List without making Christmas stressful?
Keep it about specific good things rather than threats: 'Santa noticed you shared your toys' works better than 'you'll be on the Naughty List'. The certificate's 'for…' line is the place for that one real, kind thing your child did.