75th International Credit Union Day to be observed Oct. 19

Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is happy to encourage the global credit union movement to participate in a landmark 75th anniversary celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day on October 19, 2023.  

This annual event raises global awareness for the credit union movement through outreach, volunteering, fundraising and other activities. Credit unions bring financial inclusion and a promising future to people all over the world. Since the first celebration in 1948, ICU Day presents a chance to spotlight and celebrate these achievements. 

"Celebrating the 75th anniversary of ICU Day underlines the resilience and dedication of the credit union movement,” said Megan Crowson, Manager of Consumer Engagement Solutions, Credit Union National Association. “It is a moment to reflect on our collective achievements and engage with our members around the world in a day of celebration. We are proud to commemorate this historic milestone in cooperation with World Council of Credit Unions and America’s Credit Unions." 

“This day is internationally recognized as an opportunity to reflect on the movement's history, promote our collective achievements and prepare for the future,” said Elissa McCarter LaBorde, President and CEO of World Council of Credit Unions. “75 years is quite a milestone to observe and acknowledge the tireless effort of credit union employees and celebrate our members the world over.” 

To help credit unions with their celebrations, CUNA is once again offering offers a wide range of resources at cuna.org/icuday, including:  

Free downloads of: 

• Logos  

• Poster  

• Coloring Page  

• Social Media Cover Photos 

Purchasable resources:  

• Design Bundle, including customizable creative assets 

• Commemorative items, including clothing, drinkware and more  

For more information about International Credit Union Day, please visit cuna.org/icuday. 

This year's event is proudly sponsored by Elan Credit Card. Learn more about their support of credit unions and their communities at Elan Credit Card's website.