20 Festive Christmas Doormats for the Merriest Entry

Dress your doorstep for the holiday season with one of these festive, welcoming doormats.

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Updated on October 25, 2023

Let's face it, first impressions are everything. You only get one shot to impress Santa with your decked-out porch each year. Set the tone for the season and treat yourself to a fresh and festive holiday doormat. We're taking the guesswork out of shopping and sharing our favorite doormats with punny movie quotes, minimalist details and polished motifs. Keep scrolling to check out the best Christmas doormats for every style in the links below.

Twinkling LED lights add extra sparkle to this charming gingerbread house doormat. When your guests step on the doormat, the 10 lights come on and illuminate underfoot — such a fun and brilliant addition to your typical entry.

$15.99

We dare you to read this doormat and not break into song. The sweet and spirited polyester mat features a smiling snowman, falling snowflakes and whimsical white letters. Each mat features a slip-resistant backing to maintain placement and stain-resistant sealant. Snag the sing-song design for your front door, and style it with a black-and-white buffalo-print rug for a cozy layered look.

There's no need to hang the mistletoe when it greets you underfoot. The handmade design has a dimensional pile that creates a chic texture approved for indoors or out. Bonus: Each mat is durable polypropylene, so it's easy to clean.

If you’re like us and your Christmastime excitement level is Buddy the Elf, you need this doormat. The coir mat features an expressive design with one of Buddy’s (many) iconic quotes in black letters. Layer the lettered door mat on a classic red-and-green mat for a cozy, classic appeal, or nod to Buddy’s iconic ensemble with a green and gold rug instead.

Let your neighbors and delivery pros know your plans for the foreseeable future with this cozy (relatable) holiday doormat. The mix of a white serif font and curling script creates a well-balanced design that pairs well with any seasonal color palette. Take notes from the makers at Cindy Hughes Design and layer on an inviting plaid mat in your go-to holiday color scheme for an extra-cheerful look.

$149

Welcome everyone into your home with style this holiday season. This classic winter tartan doormat from Ruggable does just that, and the best part? You don’t have to worry about muddy boots or snowing stoop because this mat is machine washable and will last you for many future holiday seasons.

This persisting holiday treat is sure to impress on the front porch of any home. The mat features a tasty candy cane tied together with festive greenery, a sweet welcome that also helps rub dirt and mud off shoes. Pro tip: Order this beauty ASAP so it can be used throughout the whole month of December.

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$16.99

An all-time favorite holiday activity is transformed into a welcoming doormat, complete with icing-like decorations. The cookie-cutter-inspired gingerbread village is made with coir fibers and latex that give a warm holiday greeting to guests.

Give your front door a touch of timeless holiday flair with this classic Christmas doormat. Each mat is handmade with a natural coir fiber top, resilient all-weather vinyl backing and velour embellishments that withstand wintry forecasts with ease. Pair this refined design with your current traditional or transitional holiday decor for enduring appeal.

Give your front door some old-timey charm with this retro-inspired Christmas doormat. The hand-lettered coir mat features a bold script motif surrounded by dainty twinkles, dots, leaves and stripes. Layer the uplifting design atop a tartan or striped floor mat, and pair with other vintage-inspired holiday accents for a very merry Christmas display.

On the hunt for a doormat that’s equal parts versatile, personal and refined? We’ve found it. This coir mat features a classic initial in serif print surrounded by two deer antlers. Bring out this mat at the beginning of autumn and use it for the holiday season and the winter months beyond. Pro tip: Swap out different layering rugs to give your mat an autumnal, holiday or neutral winter appeal based on the time of year.

No need to sacrifice your modern or minimalist style to celebrate the season. Snag this streamlined forest tree mat to add an understated touch to your doorstep for the holiday season. Each mat is handmade from natural coir fibers, hand-painted and made to order to ensure no two mats are alike.

Calling all dog lovers, this completely adorable doormat is in the shape of a curled-up black Lab dreaming of sugarplum fairies. The hooked wool construction is durable, will hold up to winter rain and snow and is ready for wiping both shoes and paws.

From $44.97

Send guests on their way with this closing line from the iconic holiday poem, "The Night Before Christmas," by Clement Clarke Moore. The natural coir mat is made to order and coated with a UV-resistant sealant to extend its use outdoors. A holly-red ampersand pairs with script lettering to yield a nostalgic and charming doormat fit for farmhouse, cottage and colonial doorsteps.

$15.99

All these little guys know, there's gnome place like home. With a buffalo-check background, the row of gnomes is ready to greet your guests for the holiday season and through the winter. With a non-skid rubber back and microfiber construction, the mat will keep slips at bay and feet comfy.

Manifest a snowy season with this minimalist-style snowflake doormat. The natural coir mat is handmade and comes with your choice of a hand-painted snowflake design. The makers at Nickel Designs Shop offer the snowflake in the three classic Christmas hues pictured above, plus 17 additional hues to pick from. Our favorites? Breakfast at Tiffany’s Blue, Amazon Green and an aptly-named shade called Troubled Times Gray.

From $24.92

Show your family’s love and devotion to Elf with this lively Christmas doormat. The jovial design is crafted with eco-friendly coconut fibers and features a biodegradable PVC backing to keep the mat in place even in the most frightful winter forecasts. A mix of swirly script and serif lettering is sandwiched between a pointy green-and-yellow elf hat and Buddy’s curled-toe shoes for a whimsical, kid-approved accent for your front door.

$15.99

Bring fun pattern to your doorway with this playful mat that combines leopard print and two different buffalo checks. The low-profile design reduces the chance of tripping or getting caught by opening doors, and the felt material is stain resistant.

Leave the common coir mats to your neighbors, and give your porch a polished look with this personalized plaid holiday doormat. The crisp design is handmade and comes with your choice of a red, green or navy tartan backdrop and one of three seasonal phrases. Your chosen phrase is printed in snowy ink and arches above your family surname. Individual family member names list below the surname for a sentimental and balanced design.

From $38.23 (reg. $44.98)

Social distancing, but make it Christmas. This Home Alone-inspired coir doormat brings nostalgic cheer to your doorstep with a quote from everyone’s favorite holiday movie. Layer the cheeky doormat on a black-and-white buffalo rug for a softened seasonal look.

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