International Banks Day
December 4 · Level 4 · #1437 of 2238
An informal day for bank employees and everyone who works in financial services. It is a reminder that behind every card, account and transfer is the work of many people.
How it is celebrated: banks hold open days and client meetings, talk about financial literacy and digital services, and colleagues congratulate each other at team gatherings.
The word "bank" comes from the Italian banco, meaning a bench. In medieval Italy, money changers and lenders did business at such benches, and the name stuck.