Saint Nicholas Day 2023 in Schweiz

Answer

When is it?

Saint Nicholas Day 2023 is on Wednesday, 6 December 2023. 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 2023

All events

06 Dec

Saint Nicholas Day Advent

Family date in Advent; school, nursery, clubs and visit times need planning.

Wednesday, 6 December 2023

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 Swiss statutory source context.

Labour Act Art. 20a EDK holiday calendar

Planning impact

Saint Nicholas Day is a fixed family date in Advent.

The key points are family calendars, nursery or school, Samichlaus visits, small gifts and nearby Advent weekends.

Gifts

Handle small gifts early

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

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

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.

What should be checked early?

Samichlaus visits, small bags, nursery, school, family rituals and nearby Advent dates.