Saint Nicholas Day in Germany
Quick Facts
St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6 in many European countries, as well as areas across the world that boasts a strong European influence.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Nikolaustag | German |
| Saint Nicholas Day | English |
Saint Nicholas Day 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012Saint Nicholas Day 2013
Friday, December 6, 2013List of dates for other years
St. Nicholas of Myra is a popular Christian Saint among children across Europe because of his reputation as a bringer of gifts. Both the North American Santa Claus and the British Father Christmas are legendary figures whose attributes derive from the myths surrounding St. Nicholas.
St. Nicholas is known to be a bringer of gifts. ©iStockphoto.com/Dejan Ristovski
About Saint Nicholas Day
Read more about Saint Nicholas Day.Saint Nicholas Day Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | Dec 6 | 1980 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 6 | 1981 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Mon | Dec 6 | 1982 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Tue | Dec 6 | 1983 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Thu | Dec 6 | 1984 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Fri | Dec 6 | 1985 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sat | Dec 6 | 1986 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 6 | 1987 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Tue | Dec 6 | 1988 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Wed | Dec 6 | 1989 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Thu | Dec 6 | 1990 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Fri | Dec 6 | 1991 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 6 | 1992 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Mon | Dec 6 | 1993 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Tue | Dec 6 | 1994 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Wed | Dec 6 | 1995 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Fri | Dec 6 | 1996 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sat | Dec 6 | 1997 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 6 | 1998 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Mon | Dec 6 | 1999 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
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| Fri | Dec 6 | 2002 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sat | Dec 6 | 2003 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Mon | Dec 6 | 2004 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Tue | Dec 6 | 2005 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Wed | Dec 6 | 2006 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Thu | Dec 6 | 2007 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sat | Dec 6 | 2008 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 6 | 2009 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Mon | Dec 6 | 2010 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Tue | Dec 6 | 2011 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Thu | Dec 6 | 2012 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Fri | Dec 6 | 2013 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sat | Dec 6 | 2014 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 6 | 2015 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
Other holidays in December 2012 in Germany
- First Sunday Advent ―Sunday, December 2, 2012
- December Solstice ―Friday, December 21, 2012
- Christmas Eve ―Monday, December 24, 2012
- Christmas Day ―Tuesday, December 25, 2012
- Boxing Day ―Wednesday, December 26, 2012
- New Year's Eve ―Monday, December 31, 2012
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