United Nations International Day of Cooperatives 2026
COOPS DAY EVENTS
Every year Coops around the world celebrate Coops Day on the first Saturday in July. It is an important date on the calendar to raise awareness of how cooperatives advance sustainable development. This year, under the theme "Cooperatives for a peaceful world", cooperative members and leaders worldwide join in the celebration on July 4th, 2026.
Join The Celebration
Cooperatives, coop members, and the wider community are all encouraged to join the celebration in Barbados by taking part in the following events scheduled for July.
July 7th, 2026 | 7:30pm
Coop Tuesday - Town Hall Meeting (via ZOOM)
Theme: "Cooperatives For A Peaceful World"
July 15th, 2026 | 8pm
Coop Directors Forum (via ZOOM)
July 18th, 2026 | 11am
Cooperative Investment Forum - Grand Salle, Central Bank
Theme: "The Contribution of Cooperative Movement to Economic Development"
July 18th, 2026 | 11am - 5pm
Coop Fair - Central Bank Greens
Stay tuned for more event information.