Event

Saint Nicholas Day 2026

Saint Nicholas Day is 6 December. In Germany it is not a public holiday, but it matters for families, nurseries, schools, boots, small gifts and Advent planning.

Answer

When is it?

Saint Nicholas Day 2026 is on . Not a public holiday. School, work and opening hours generally follow the normal weekday. The applicable federal state decides holiday and school consequences; the rule supplies the date.

Upcoming date
137 days until Saint Nicholas Day

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Exact dates

Saint Nicholas Day 2026

All events
Saint Nicholas Day Advent

Family date in Advent; boots, small gifts, nursery and school need planning.

Planning impact

Saint Nicholas Day is a fixed family date in Advent.

In Germany, the practical points are boots or plates, small gifts, nursery and school dates, family rituals and nearby Advent weekends. Compare the affected federal state before booking leave or childcare.

Gifts

Handle small gifts early

Boots, plates, nuts, mandarins, chocolate or small gifts are usually prepared the evening before.

Children

Ask nursery and school

Visits, celebrations or craft dates can differ from 6 December.

Advent

Watch the weekend

If Saint Nicholas Day sits near a weekend, family visits and Advent outings often move there.

Family

Keep the ritual calm

For children, a simple reminder helps more than an overloaded evening.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

Not a public holiday. School, work and opening hours generally follow the normal weekday. Compare the affected federal state before booking leave or childcare.

FAQ

Common questions about saint nicholas day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Saint Nicholas Day?

Saint Nicholas Day is on 6 December every year.

Is Saint Nicholas Day a public holiday?

No. Saint Nicholas Day is not a public holiday in Germany.

When do children put out boots?

Many families put out the boot on the evening of 5 December so something is inside on the morning of 6 December.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Saint Nicholas Day is a fixed family date in Advent. The applicable federal state decides holiday and school consequences; the rule supplies the date.

Working Time Act section 9 KMK holiday calendar How we maintain this data