December 6
December 6 is the optional memorial of Saint Nicholas, Bishop in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for December 6
Saint Nicholas, Bishop
Optional MemorialWhite
Saint profile for December 6
December 6 in 2026, 2027 and 2028
A Sunday, a season or a greater feast can take the place of a memorial, so what is celebrated on this date changes from year to year.
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Second Sunday of Advent
SundayViolet
Not celebrated this year: Saint Nicholas, Bishop
Readings for December 6, 2026Monday, December 6, 2027
Saint Nicholas, Bishop
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for December 6, 2027Wednesday, December 6, 2028
Saint Nicholas, Bishop
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for December 6, 2028
Celebrations are from the General Roman Calendar and the proper calendar for the dioceses of the United States, computed as described on the liturgical calendar. Your diocese or religious community may keep its own proper celebrations on this date. Saint profiles are listed under every date their own feast-day line gives.
