International Credit Union (ICU) Day®
Thursday, October 17, 2024
International Credit Union (ICU) Day® celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement's history, promote its achievements, recognize hard work and share member experiences. International Credit Union (ICU) Day® has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948.
The ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the tremendous work that credit unions and other financial cooperatives are doing around the world and give members the opportunity to get more engaged. The day of festivities for credit unions and financial cooperatives globally includes fundraisers, open houses, contests, picnics, volunteering and parades.
One World Through Cooperative Finance
In 2024, we will gather together as a global movement on Thursday, October 17, to celebrate ICU Day under the theme: One World Through Cooperative Finance. At a time in our history when we seem increasingly divided, we hope our credit unions use the 76th anniversary of ICU Day to show how our movement brings people closer together through democratic, member-owned financial institutions that put people over profit.
World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) are giving you three ways to show that and how our movement is truly about people helping people.
Educate
Find the ICU Day 2024 posters, theme and logo here to download for your credit union and help us spread the word about this annual holiday that recognizes the important work we do. We're also offering other promotional materials and tips on how to educate your members and communities about the credit union difference.Participate
Purchase an #ICUDay2024 pin or order other One World Through Cooperative Finance merchandise here. WFCU asks you to then wear these items and take a photo of yourself and other colleagues wearing your swag and post it to social media to help them reach their ICU Day 2024 fundraising goal of $500,000!
Celebrate
Help us celebrate ICU Day by sharing your plans for the day and your festivities. We have some great ideas about how you can do that in 2024! And the best part is, you can share all of these activities on social media with #ICUDay2024. WOCCU and WFCU will be sharing those posts throughout the week!