Saint Nicholas Day is a day of festivities in different countries, and it celebrates Saint Nicholas, who is reputable as the endower of gifts. Christians due west generally celebrate it on the fifth or sixth of December, whereas Christians due east celebrate it on the 19th of December. Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated differently in each country, for example, in the United States, children place their footwear in the entryway the night leading to Saint Nicholas Day; hoping that Saint Nicholas will leave treats in them. In Europe, German and Polish kids observe the day by begging for food and money dressed as bishops, to be later given to the poor. In the Ukraine, children believe that their behavior throughout the year dictates whether or not they get a gift from Saint Nicholas. Whilst in the Netherlands, people bestow gifts labeled with idiosyncratic witty rhythmic remarks, whereas the children leave food for Saint Nicholas’ horse.
When is Saint Nicholas Day 2026?
Saint Nicholas Day 2026 is on Sunday 6th Dec, 2026 (06/12/2026) in 713 days
Dates for Saint Nicholas Day from 2015 to 2030
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Saint Nicholas Day 2030 | Friday | Dec 6th | in 2174 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2029 | Thursday | Dec 6th | in 1809 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2028 | Wednesday | Dec 6th | in 1444 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2027 | Monday | Dec 6th | in 1078 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2026 | Sunday | Dec 6th | in 713 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2025 | Saturday | Dec 6th | in 348 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2024 | Friday | Dec 6th | 16 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2023 | Wednesday | Dec 6th | 382 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2022 | Tuesday | Dec 6th | 747 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2021 | Monday | Dec 6th | 1112 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2020 | Sunday | Dec 6th | 1477 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2019 | Friday | Dec 6th | 1843 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2018 | Thursday | Dec 6th | 2208 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2017 | Wednesday | Dec 6th | 2573 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2016 | Tuesday | Dec 6th | 2938 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2015 | Sunday | Dec 6th | 3304 days ago |
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