Kwanzaa Coloring Pages
Make free printable Kwanzaa coloring pages from 6 pictures we drew ourselves: a kinara with its seven candles, the kikombe cha umoja (unity cup), the mkeka (mat), muhindi (corn), zawadi (gifts) and mazao (crops). The kinara follows the official Kwanzaa website: the black candle in the center, three red candles to its left and three green candles to its right, with an optional R, B and G color guide on the candles. Print one big picture, a grid of small pictures, a table scene, a fold-in-half card, or a flame and circle mandala. Make a page for each of the seven principles, Umoja to Imani, with its meaning, its day and the kinara to color. The lettering poster spells out “Happy Kwanzaa” with the dates, December 26 to January 1, for any year from 2025 to 2035. Add a name page or a class set, and choose simple, medium or detailed lines, never thinner than 0.5 mm. Download a PDF for US Letter or A4, a 300 DPI PNG of every page, or an SVG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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How to make and print Kwanzaa coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the table scene, the seven principles, the lettering poster, a name page, a class set, a card, a mandala, or a whole pack.
- Pick the picture, or tick the ones you want for a grid or pack.
- Choose the lines: simple for little ones, medium, or detailed for older children and adults.
- Turn the kinara color guide on or off, add a title, set the poster year, type a name or paste your class list, and pick the lettering.
- Choose US Letter or A4 and download the PDF, or a PNG of every page.
- Print on plain paper at 100% (Actual size).
What you can use it for
- A principle page to color on each of the seven days
- A kinara with the candle colors marked for little ones
- Class sets with each child’s name
- A dated poster for a door or a display board
- Cards to color and give to family
- Detailed mandalas for teens and adults
The 6 Kwanzaa pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinara with seven candles | 16 | 30 | 42 |
| Kikombe cha umoja (unity cup) | 4 | 7 | 17 |
| Mkeka (mat) | 5 | 27 | 47 |
| Muhindi (corn) | 9 | 39 | 55 |
| Zawadi (gifts) | 8 | 11 | 21 |
| Mazao (crops) | 8 | 15 | 21 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool; the color guide letters are extra. The Swahili names are the ones the official Kwanzaa website uses for the symbols.
The seven principles
| Day | Principle | Meaning | Candle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Umoja | Unity | black |
| Day 2 | Kujichagulia | Self-Determination | red |
| Day 3 | Ujima | Collective Work and Responsibility | green |
| Day 4 | Ujamaa | Cooperative Economics | red |
| Day 5 | Nia | Purpose | green |
| Day 6 | Kuumba | Creativity | red |
| Day 7 | Imani | Faith | green |
Names, meanings and candle colors from the official Kwanzaa website, which gives the greeting “Habari gani?” with Umoja as the answer on the first day, Kujichagulia on the second, and so on. The site says the black candle is lit first, and the others after it from left to right on the following days.
Simple to detailed lines
| Lines | Outlines | Small details | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1.8 mm | 1.4 mm | Toddlers, chunky crayons, big markers |
| Medium | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | Most children, colored pencils |
| Detailed | 0.75 mm | 0.5 mm | Older children and adults, fine pens and pencils |
Line widths are measured at print size. The thinnest line on any page is 0.5 mm, so every shape stays open to color.
What you can make
| Page | What prints |
|---|---|
| One big picture | One picture filling the page, with an optional title at the top and an optional frame |
| Several small pictures | Four or six pictures on one page, each in its own box |
| Kwanzaa table scene | The mkeka on a table with the kinara, the unity cup and a basket of crops; Medium adds stripes on the mat, Detailed adds woven squares |
| The seven principles | One page for each principle: its day and date, the Swahili name in big hollow letters, its meaning, and the kinara; choose one principle or all seven |
| Lettering poster | Two lines of big hollow letters to color, the date underneath and three pictures; the words are yours to change, and the year runs from 2025 to 2035 |
| Name page | Words such as “Colored by” and a name in large hollow letters, with three pictures |
| Class set | The same picture for every child, each page with one child’s name at the top (up to 40 names) |
| Fold-in-half card | Picture and title on the front, a small picture on the back: 139.7 × 215.9 mm (5.5 × 8.5 in) from US Letter, 148.5 × 210 mm (A5) from A4 |
| Flame and circle mandala | A symmetric pattern; every pattern number gives a new design |
| Whole pack | Your ticked pictures, one per page, plus the scene, the poster, three mandalas and a name page if you choose |
Titles you can choose: Happy Kwanzaa, Habari gani?, Nguzo Saba, The Seven Principles, Umoja, Family, Community, Culture, or your own words. Lettering styles: Fredoka, Baloo 2, Sniglet, Cherry Bomb One.
When is Kwanzaa?
| Year | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Friday, December 26, 2025 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| 2026 | Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| 2027 | Sunday, December 26, 2027 | Saturday, January 1, 2028 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, December 26, 2028 | Monday, January 1, 2029 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, December 26, 2029 | Tuesday, January 1, 2030 |
| 2030 | Thursday, December 26, 2030 | Wednesday, January 1, 2031 |
| 2031 | Friday, December 26, 2031 | Thursday, January 1, 2032 |
Kwanzaa runs from December 26 to January 1 every year; the tool works out the weekdays.
Printing tips
- Every page keeps a 12.7 mm (half inch) margin from the paper edge, on US Letter and A4.
- Plain paper is fine for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper or card for markers and paint.
- Print one page first and check it before printing a whole pack or class set.
- Choose Detailed lines only with fine pens or sharp pencils, and Simple lines with chunky crayons.
- For the kinara, color the center candle black, the three on its left red and the three on its right green; the R, B and G guide can be turned off.
More things to make
- Tags for zawadi, in many shapes: Gift Tag Template.
- A certificate for the end of the week: Certificate Maker.
- Turn a family photo into line art to color: Photo to Coloring Page.
- Patterns of every kind: Mandala Maker.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these Kwanzaa coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page is free to make, download and print, with no sign-up and no watermark. All the pictures are our own drawings.
When is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and ends on January 1 (Dr. Maulana Karenga, the official Kwanzaa website). In 2026 it runs from Saturday, December 26, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027.
What colors are the kinara candles?
One black, three red and three green. The black candle stands in the center, the red candles to its left and the green candles to its right (the official Kwanzaa website). Turn on the color guide to mark each candle R, B or G.
What are the seven principles?
The Nguzo Saba: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), Imani (Faith). Choose The seven principles to get one page for each, in the order of the days.
Which pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The kikombe cha umoja (unity cup) and the mkeka (mat) have the fewest shapes, as the table shows.
Can I make a page for every child in my class?
Yes. Choose Class set, pick a picture and paste the names, one per line, up to 40. Each child gets the same picture with their own name in hollow letters at the top.
Are there Kwanzaa coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Flame and circle mandala with Detailed lines: each pattern number gives a different symmetric design. Seven repeats echo the seven candles.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Download the PDF and print it on plain paper. Choose 100% or Actual size to keep the margins as drawn; Fit to page also works if your printer cuts off the edges.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Names and words are not sent anywhere, and nothing is saved when you close the page.