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Nikolai — the name day
Nikolai is celebrated on 12-06 (Nigulapäev (St Nicholas)), a day shared with Nigul, Nils. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Nikolai is celebrated on 12-06, the Nigulapäev (St Nicholas). The day is shared with Nigul, Nils. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Nikolai chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 11-30 | Andresepäev (St Andrew) | Andres, Andreas, Andrus |
| 12-13 | Luutsinapäev (St Lucia) | Lucia, Luutsia, Liidia |
Sources: Eesti Keele Instituut — official Estonian name-day calendar · Riigi Teataja — Estonian Holidays and Days of National Importance Act · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
When is the name day of Nikolai?
12-06 — the Nigulapäev (St Nicholas). In 2026 that is a Sunday, 92 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Nikolai?
Nigul, Nils — the curated set for 12-06.
Is this the official calendar?
No — the official modern name-day calendar is maintained by the Institute of the Estonian Language (linked below). This page ships a curated set of the established folk-calendar days.
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