Nikolaustag 2026
📅 Sunday, December 6, 2026
📝 About Nikolaustag 2026
Nikolaustag, or St. Nicholas Day, is celebrated on December 6 in Germany and marks the feast day of Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century Bishop of Myra known for his generosity and gift-giving. On the evening of December 5, German children place their cleaned boots outside their doors, and by morning they find them filled with chocolate, oranges, nuts, and small gifts left by St. Nicholas. In many regions, Nikolaus visits schools, kindergartens, and homes in person, dressed in bishop's robes with a tall mitre and staff, accompanied by his helper Knecht Ruprecht, who carries a bundle of switches for naughty children. The tradition is distinct from Christmas gift-giving and serves as an early highlight of the German Advent season, which is cherished for its markets, candles, and countdown to Christmas.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Sunday
- Days Remaining
- 252
- Category
- Holidays
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 252 days until Nikolaustag 2026 on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Nikolaustag 2026 is on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Nikolaustag, or St. Nicholas Day, is celebrated on December 6 in Germany and marks the feast day of Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century Bishop of Myra known for his generosity and gift-giving. On the evening of December 5, German children place their cleaned boots outside their doors, and by morning they find them filled with chocolate, oranges, nuts, and small gifts left by St. Nicholas. In many regions, Nikolaus visits schools, kindergartens, and homes in person, dressed in bishop's robes with a tall mitre and staff, accompanied by his helper Knecht Ruprecht, who carries a bundle of switches for naughty children. The tradition is distinct from Christmas gift-giving and serves as an early highlight of the German Advent season, which is cherished for its markets, candles, and countdown to Christmas.
Nikolaustag 2026 falls on a Sunday.