St. Nicholas Day (St. Nick’s Day) is celebrated every year on December 6 in Western Christian traditions, including in 2025 and 2026.

Date for St. Nick 2025

• In 2025, St. Nicholas Day falls on Saturday, December 6.

• It is observed annually on December 6 in many Western countries, often with children receiving small gifts or treats.

Other calendar traditions

• In many Eastern Christian churches that follow the Julian calendar, the feast corresponding to St. Nicholas Day is observed on December 19 (their calendar’s equivalent of December 6).

Quick reference table

Tradition / context| Date each year
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Western Christian St. Nick’s Day| December 6 3510
Eastern (Julian calendar) observance| December 19 23