Event

Saint Nicholas Day 2026

Saint Nicholas Day is 6 December. It is not a public holiday, but it matters for families, schools, nurseries, clubs, Samichlaus visits and Advent planning.

Answer

When is it?

Saint Nicholas Day 2026 is on . Not a public holiday. School, work and opening hours generally follow the normal weekday. The canton decides holiday and school consequences; the recurring rule supplies the date.

Upcoming date
138 days until Saint Nicholas Day

Check local events, seasonal offers and family plans early.

Exact dates

Saint Nicholas Day 2026

All events
Saint Nicholas Day Advent

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

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. Compare the affected canton before booking leave or childcare.

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

Not a public holiday. School, work and opening hours generally follow the normal weekday. Compare the affected canton before booking leave or childcare.

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.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Saint Nicholas Day is a fixed family date in Advent. The canton decides holiday and school consequences; the recurring rule supplies the date.

Labour Act Art. 20a EDK holiday calendar How we maintain this data