About St. Nicholas Day
St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6. Children in much of Europe wake up to find small gifts, sweets or coins in their shoes. In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas is celebrated on the evening of December 5.
St. Nicholas Day is on December 6 every year. In 2026 it lands on a Sunday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 49 of the year.
How long until St. Nicholas Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 63 days until St. Nicholas Day 2026. That works out to 9 weeks, or about 2 months and 2 days.
If you only count working days, there are 45 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 9 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 63 sleeps, and in hours that is about 1,512.
St. Nicholas Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 6, 2026 | Sunday | 63 days |
| 2027 | December 6, 2027 | Monday | 428 days |
| 2028 | December 6, 2028 | Wednesday | 794 days |
| 2029 | December 6, 2029 | Thursday | 1,159 days |
| 2030 | December 6, 2030 | Friday | 1,524 days |
| 2031 | December 6, 2031 | Saturday | 1,889 days |
| 2032 | December 6, 2032 | Monday | 2,255 days |
| 2033 | December 6, 2033 | Tuesday | 2,620 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is St. Nicholas Day 2026?
St. Nicholas Day 2026 is on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
What day of the week is St. Nicholas Day 2026?
St. Nicholas Day 2026 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until St. Nicholas Day?
There are 63 days until St. Nicholas Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until St. Nicholas Day?
St. Nicholas Day is 9 weeks away, or 9.0 weeks.
How many weekends until St. Nicholas Day?
There are 9 weekends between now and St. Nicholas Day.
How many business days until St. Nicholas Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 45 business days until St. Nicholas Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is St. Nicholas Day on the same date every year?
Yes. St. Nicholas Day is on December 6 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is St. Nicholas Day 2027?
St. Nicholas Day 2027 is expected on Monday, December 6, 2027, 428 days from today.