Event

Saint Nicholas Day 2028

Saint Nicholas Day is 6 December. In Germany it is not a public holiday, but it matters for families, nurseries, schools, boots, small gifts and Advent planning.

Answer

When is it?

Saint Nicholas Day 2028 is on Wednesday, 6 December 2028. Not a public holiday. School, work and opening hours generally follow the normal weekday.

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Exact dates

Saint Nicholas Day 2028

All events
06 Dec
Saint Nicholas Day Advent

Family date in Advent; boots, small gifts, nursery and school need planning.

Wednesday, 6 December 2028
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 German statutory source context.

Working Time Act section 9 KMK holiday calendar
Planning impact

Saint Nicholas Day is a fixed family date in Advent.

In Germany, the practical points are boots or plates, small gifts, nursery and school dates, family rituals and nearby Advent weekends.

Gifts

Handle small gifts early

Boots, plates, nuts, mandarins, chocolate or small gifts are usually prepared the evening before.

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.

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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 in Germany.

When do children put out boots?

Many families put out the boot on the evening of 5 December so something is inside on the morning of 6 December.