GTA Online Christmas Update 2025: Full Event Guide, Rewards, and Bonuses

The GTA Online Christmas Update 2025 is live, bringing back fan-favorite festive events, limited-time rewards, and generous gta money bonuses. Rockstar Games is running an extended three-week holiday event lasting until January 7, 2026, giving both new and returning players plenty of time to unlock exclusive outfits, earn bonus cash, and enjoy seasonal content across Los Santos.

This guide breaks down all Christmas rewards, events, bonuses, and how to unlock everything during the GTA Online 2025 holiday update.

GTA Online Christmas Event Dates (2025–2026)

• Event Start: December 23, 2025
• Event End: January 7, 2026
• Duration: 3 weeks

Snowy weather, festive login rewards, and special events officially begin on December 23, not earlier, which explains why some items may not appear before that date.

Snow Weather and Festive Login Rewards

Once the Christmas event begins, snow returns to Los Santos, along with several free login rewards. Players who log in between December 23 and January 7 will automatically receive:

• Season’s Greetings Sweater
• New Year Fireworks Bodysuit
• Snowball Launcher
• Candy Cane Melee Weapon
• Fireworks Launcher + 20 Rockets
• Full snacks, ammo, and armor refills

These items are credited instantly upon logging in during the event period.

GTA Online Weekly Challenges and Bonus Cash

Unlike previous years, the 2025 Christmas update includes rotating weekly challenges, allowing players to earn up to $900,000 total.

Weekly Challenges Breakdown

• Week 1: Sell $100,000 worth of product from any business
• Week 2 (Dec 23–29): Win 4 Adversary Modes
• Week 3 (Dec 30–Jan 7): Complete the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid as a leader

Each challenge rewards $300,000, making them well worth completing.

Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid Bonuses (Up to $1.3 Million)

The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid is one of the most profitable activities during the Christmas event.

Available Bonuses

• $500,000 one-time bonus for completing the raid as a leader
• $500,000 bonus for completing it again as an associate or bodyguard
• $300,000 extra bonus for completing the raid during the final event week

The raid can be completed solo in an invite-only session, making it accessible to all players.

Double Money on Weed (Grass) Farm

The MC Weed Farm once again earns 2x GTA$ throughout the entire Christmas event.

Pro Tip for Easy Sales

• Activate the Mansion Weed Speed Boost
• Wait 18–28 minutes before selling
• This guarantees a single delivery vehicle, reducing risk and effort

This bonus is ideal for passive income during the holiday period.

Happy Holidays Hauler Event (Festive Truck)

The Happy Holidays Hauler returns, inspired by the Coca-Cola holiday truck.

How It Works

• Requires at least 2 players in a session
• Session must be 60 minutes old
• Spawns at Legion Square
• Drops presents every 90 seconds

Possible Rewards

• Sprunk Festive Sweater
• eCola Festive Sweater
• Random cash, ammo, and snacks

There is a 60-minute cooldown, so players can repeat the event to collect both sweaters.

Weazel Plaza Shootout (WM 29 Pistol)

The classic Weazel Plaza Christmas event is back.

Reward

• WM 29 Pistol (exclusive weapon)

How to Unlock

• Join any public or invite-only session during the event
• Look for a police shootout at Weazel Plaza
• Defeat the rooftop boss to claim the weapon

This event is a clear homage to Die Hard, officially cementing it as a Christmas movie in GTA lore.

Yeti Hunt Event (Yeti Outfit + $50,000)

The Yeti Hunt returns for Christmas 2025 and rewards one of the most iconic outfits in GTA Online.

How to Start

• Receive a text message from Tanner
• Travel to Raton Canyon
• Collect 5 clues across the area

Final Reward

• Yeti Outfit
• $50,000 cash bonus

The final encounter occurs at night, and the Yeti is highly tanky, so heavy weapons are recommended.

The Gooch Event (Gooch Outfit)

The Gooch—Rockstar’s parody of the Grinch—returns as a random ambush event.

Spawn Requirements

• At least 2 players in the session
• Session must be 48 minutes old

After the Gooch attacks and steals money, eliminating him rewards:

• Gooch Outfit
• Cash and snacks

Invite-only sessions with one friend are the most reliable way to trigger this event.

Snowman Collectibles (Snowman Outfit + $125,000)

Players can unlock the Snowman Outfit by destroying 25 snowmen across Los Santos.

Rewards

• $5,000 per snowman
• $125,000 completion bonus
• Snowman Outfit

Snowmen can be destroyed using snowballs, explosives, or weaponized vehicles. Using a flying vehicle makes this challenge quick and efficient.

Mansion Discounts and Free Vehicle

• Luxury Mansion Discount: $2 million off until January 7, 2026
• Free Vehicle: Super Volito Carbon helicopter

These discounts give players extra incentives to invest during the holiday event.

Final Thoughts on GTA Online Christmas Update 2025

The GTA Online Christmas Update 2025 may not introduce brand-new drip-feed content, but it delivers a polished and content-packed festive experience. With returning fan-favorite events, multiple exclusive outfits, snow weather, and over $2 million in potential bonus earnings, this holiday update is especially valuable for new and returning players.

With the event lasting until January 7, 2026, there is plenty of time to unlock every reward and make the most of GTA Online’s festive season.