Awareness Sport and fitness
World Basketball Day
World Basketball Day on 21 December celebrates basketball and its power to bring people together.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2023
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in August 2023. The date marks the first game of basketball, played on 21 December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday 21 December 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Tuesday 21 December 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 21 December 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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