International Day of Cooperatives is observed annually on the first Saturday of July—in 2025, on July 5. The day highlights cooperatives’ vital role in achieving sustainable, inclusive growth, and aligns with the broader themes of the United Nations’ International Year of Cooperatives.

Celebrated worldwide through events, workshops, and storytelling by cooperatives, governments, and development agencies. Bodies like the ICA and COPAC provide toolkits and support to maximize.

Key Points:

1. Date & Occasion
   • In 2025, the International Day of Cooperatives falls on Saturday, July 5, marking the 103rd ICA Cooperative Day and the 31st UN-recognized CoopsDay
2. Annual Theme
   • The theme for 2025 is “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World,” emphasizing their role in solving global challenges.
3. Global Significance
   • The day raises awareness of cooperatives’ contributions to peace, development, and sustainable economies, reinforcing UN Sustainable Development Goals .
4. Connection to IYC 2025
   • CoopsDay serves as a flagship event in the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025, underscoring the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.
5. Celebration & Participation
   • ???Celebrated worldwide through events, workshops, and storytelling by cooperatives, governments, and development agencies. Bodies like the ICA and COPAC provide toolkits and support to maximize.