Global observance

World Chess Day

World Chess 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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DateJuly 20, 2027

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TimezoneYour local timezone

LocationWorldwide

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When is World Chess Day?

The United Nations lists World Chess Day on July 20, 2027 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.