Saint Nicholas
Greek calendar. This year (2026): 2026-12-06. Next year: 2027-12-06.
Who celebrates in the Greek list
- Νίκος
- Νικόλαος
- Νικολέτα
- Νικόλ
- Νικολάκης
- Νικόλας
- Νικολέττα
- Νικολής
- Νικολίνα
- Νικολίτσα
- Νικολός
- Νικολούδα
A short account
Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop of Myra in Lycia. Church tradition remembers him for hidden gifts to the poor and for the protection of people at sea. In the Greek calendar his memory is kept on 6 December.
Customs
Greek families send wishes to everyone named for him. Coastal communities in particular honour him as a protector of sailors. The day is a major winter name day, not a single nationwide custom.
Wishes
- Many years, Nicholas.
- Warm wishes on your name day.