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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.
Is Saint Nicholas Day a Public Holiday?
Saint Nicholas Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, December 6, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Hungary.
St. Nicholas is known to be a bringer of gifts.
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About Saint Nicholas Day
Read more about Saint Nicholas Day.Saint Nicholas Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mon | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Tue | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Wed | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Fri | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Sat | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2026 | Sun | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2027 | Mon | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2028 | Wed | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2029 | Thu | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2030 | Fri | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| 2031 | Sat | Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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