Abrahamic / Middle Eastern Christianity When Is Saint Nicholas Day? Find the Date of Saint Nicholas Day in This and Other Years Share Flipboard Email Print Fred de Noyelle / Getty Images Christianity Catholicism Holy Days and Holidays Beliefs and Teachings Prayers Tips Worship Saints Christianity Origins The Bible The New Testament The Old Testament Practical Tools for Christians Christian Life For Teens Christian Prayers Weddings Inspirational Bible Devotions Denominations of Christianity Funerals and Memorial Services Christian Holidays Christian Entertainment Key Terms in Christianity Latter Day Saints View More By Scott P. Richert Catholicism Expert M.A., Political Theory, Catholic University of America B.A., Political Theory, Michigan State University Scott P. Richert is senior content network manager of Our Sunday Visitor. He has written about Catholicism for outlets including Humanitas and Catholic Answers Magazine. our editorial process Scott P. Richert Updated August 13, 2018 Saint Nicholas of Myra is one of the best-known of all Catholic saints, though more today for his connection to the fictional Santa Claus than for the actual details of his life. Yet for centuries, the life of this great saint was celebrated on his feast day a few weeks before Christmas (which is how he became identified with the gift-giver of Christmas), and in recent years, the customs of Saint Nicholas Day have traveled from Europe to the United States. How Is the Date of Saint Nicholas Day Determined? Like the feasts of all saints, Saint Nicholas Day falls on the same date each year—in this case, December 6, the anniversary of Saint Nicholas's death. Christians celebrate saints' lives on the day that they died because that is also the day on which they were born into eternal life with Christ. When Is Saint Nicholas Day This Year? Saint Nicholas Day 2017: Wednesday, December 6, 2016 When Is Saint Nicholas Day in Future Years? Here are the days and dates of Saint Nicholas Day next year and in future years: Saint Nicholas Day 2018: Thursday, December 6, 2018Saint Nicholas Day 2019: Friday, December 6, 2019Saint Nicholas Day 2020: Sunday, December 6, 2020Saint Nicholas Day 2021: Monday, December 6, 2021Saint Nicholas Day 2022: Tuesday, December 6, 2022Saint Nicholas Day 2023: Wednesday, December 6, 2023Saint Nicholas Day 2024: Friday, December 6, 2024Saint Nicholas Day 2025: Saturday, December 6, 2025Saint Nicholas Day 2026: Sunday, December 6, 2026Saint Nicholas Day 2027: Monday, December 6, 2027Saint Nicholas Day 2028: Wednesday, December 6, 2028Saint Nicholas Day 2029: Thursday, December 6, 2029Saint Nicholas Day 2030: Friday, December 6, 2030 When Was Saint Nicholas Day in Previous Years? Here are the days and dates when Saint Nicholas Day fell in previous years, going back to 2007: Saint Nicholas Day 2007: Thursday, December 6, 2007Saint Nicholas Day 2008: Saturday, December 6, 2008Saint Nicholas Day 2009: Sunday, December 6, 2009Saint Nicholas Day 2010: Monday, December 6, 2010Saint Nicholas Day 2011: Tuesday, December 6, 2011Saint Nicholas Day 2012: Thursday, December 6, 2012Saint Nicholas Day 2013: Friday, December 6, 2013Saint Nicholas Day 2014: Saturday, December 6, 2014Saint Nicholas Day 2015: Sunday, December 6, 2015Saint Nicholas Day 2016: Tuesday, December 6, 2016