Global observance

World Basketball Day

World Basketball Day is an annual global observance recorded by the United Nations. This countdown follows the published calendar date worldwide and retains the United Nations source for review.

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DateDecember 21, 2026

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TimezoneYour local timezone

LocationWorldwide

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When is World Basketball Day?

The United Nations lists World Basketball Day on December 21, 2026 each year. This countdown follows that published global observance date.

This calendar-date countdown follows your local timezone. It does not invent a universal midnight.