The International Day of Cooperatives 2025 will be celebrated on July 5, 2025. This event is part of the broader 2025 International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025), which was officially declared by the UN General Assembly on June 19, 2024. The theme for IYC2025 is "Cooperatives Build a Better World," highlighting the significant role cooperatives play in addressing global challenges and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The International Day of Cooperatives is an annual celebration observed on the first Saturday in July since 1923 by the International Cooperative Alliance. It aims to promote the cooperative movement and raise awareness about the contributions of cooperatives to social and economic development.
The IYC2025 will include various events and activities throughout the year, including the official launch in New Delhi, India, during the ICA Global Cooperative Conference and General Assembly in November 2024. The International Cooperative Alliance plans to increase the visibility of cooperatives, promote their growth and development, and advocate for supportive legal and policy frameworks to strengthen the cooperative movement. The event on July 5, 2025, will be a key part of these celebrations.