Event

Saint Nicholas Day 2024

Saint Nicholas Day is 6 December. It is not a public holiday, but it matters for families, nurseries, schools, small gifts, visits from Saint Nicholas and Advent events.

Answer

When is it?

Saint Nicholas Day 2024 is on Friday, 6 December 2024. Not a public holiday. School, work and opening hours generally follow the normal weekday.

Status
Past

Saint Nicholas Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Saint Nicholas Day 2024

All events
06 Dec
Saint Nicholas Day Advent

Family date in Advent; small gifts, nursery, school and Saint Nicholas visits need planning.

Friday, 6 December 2024
Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

The dates on this page follow recurring calendar rules. Public-holiday status is not inferred from the event name; it is kept separate and checked against the statutory holiday list.

RIS Working Rest Act § 7 BMB school dates
Planning impact

Saint Nicholas Day is a fixed family date in Advent.

The key points are family calendars, nursery or school, Saint Nicholas visits, small gifts and nearby Krampus, Advent weekend or Immaculate Conception dates.

Gifts

Handle small gifts early

Small bags, boots, nuts, mandarins or gifts are usually organised beforehand.

Children

Ask nursery and school

Celebrations, visits and craft dates rarely appear in the statutory holiday list.

Advent

Watch the weekend

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

Family

Plan calmly

The value lies in reminders, preparation and clear expectations with children.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

These dates provide context. Use the focused tools when you need leave days, week numbers, school breaks or exportable calendar data.

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.

Why does Saint Nicholas Day still matter for planning?

Because families, nurseries, schools and Advent events often have their own timing around 6 December.