♦ International Day of Banks is observed every year on December 4 to acknowledge the significant potential of banks in financing sustainable growth.

♦ This day was established by the UN General Assembly on 18 December 2019.

♦ The day also emphasizes the indispensable role of domestic banking systems in Member States, particularly their ability to uplift living standards.

♦ 2024 theme: “Empowering Sustainable Development Through Finance."