International Credit Union Day
Held on the third Thursday of October to recognise credit unions and their role in member owned financial services.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
International Credit Union Day has been celebrated since 1948. The World Council of Credit Unions and the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions invite credit unions everywhere to mark it with their members.
2026 theme
Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 21 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Thursday 19 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Thursday 18 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
Questions and answers
When is International Credit Union Day 2027?
International Credit Union Day 2027 is on Thursday 21 October 2027. The date follows the same rule every year.
Who organises International Credit Union Day?
International Credit Union Day is organised by the World Council of Credit Unions.
When did International Credit Union Day start?
International Credit Union Day was first held in 1948.
Where is International Credit Union Day marked?
International Credit Union Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including WOCCU: International Credit Union Day. They were last checked on 19 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
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