St Nicholas Day
How many days until St Nicholas Day 2026?
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · counts refresh every day
The timer above counts down to Sunday, December 6, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. St Nicholas Day is 6 December, widely marked across Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to St Nicholas Day 2027 without anything needing to change.
St Nicholas Day 2026 at a glance
| Date | Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Sunday |
| Days remaining | 48 |
| Weeks remaining | 6 weeks, 6 days |
| Months remaining | 1 month, 17 days |
| Weekends to go | 7 |
| Fridays to go | 7 |
| Sleeps | 48 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 34 |
| Hours remaining | 1,152 |
| Last time | Saturday, December 6, 2025 (317 days ago) |
| Next year | Monday, December 6, 2027 |
When is St Nicholas Day in future years?
St Nicholas Day always falls on December 6. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Day 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | Sunday | 48 |
| St Nicholas Day 2027 | Dec 6, 2027 | Monday | 413 |
| St Nicholas Day 2028 | Dec 6, 2028 | Wednesday | 779 |
| St Nicholas Day 2029 | Dec 6, 2029 | Thursday | 1,144 |
| St Nicholas Day 2030 | Dec 6, 2030 | Friday | 1,509 |
| St Nicholas Day 2031 | Dec 6, 2031 | Saturday | 1,874 |
St Nicholas Day 2026 questions
What day does St Nicholas Day fall on in 2026?
St Nicholas Day 2026 falls on a Sunday — Sunday, December 6, 2026.
How many weeks until St Nicholas Day?
There are about 6 weeks and 6 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until St Nicholas Day?
Roughly 1,152 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until St Nicholas Day?
7 weekends and 7 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to St Nicholas Day itself. That is 34 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until St Nicholas Day?
48 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Sunday, December 6, 2026.
How long ago was St Nicholas Day 2025?
St Nicholas Day 2025 was on Saturday, December 6, 2025, 317 days ago.
When is St Nicholas Day in 2027?
St Nicholas Day lands on Monday, December 6, 2027.
How many months until St Nicholas Day?
About 2 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is St Nicholas Day always on the same date?
St Nicholas Day always falls on December 6. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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