World Post Day

October 9, Wednesday

World Post Day is celebrated annually on October 9 and was established in 1969 at the Congress of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Tokyo. This day is dedicated to the anniversary of the founding of the UPU in 1874 in the Swiss city of Bern, which was an important step towards the organization of the international postal system.

History and purpose of the holiday
The Universal Postal Union was created to make international mailings more convenient and efficient. Before its creation, the postal services of different countries worked incoherently, which made it difficult to deliver letters and parcels abroad. The founding of the UPU made it possible to unify postal procedures and standards, which simplified the exchange of correspondence between countries.

The main goal of World Post Day is to emphasize the importance of the postal service as an important means of communication, which is relied upon by millions of people around the world.

Traditions and Events
On World Post Day, various events are held to raise awareness of the role of postal services and the importance of their development:

Celebrations and exhibitions. In many countries, exhibitions and celebrations are held on this day to celebrate the history of post, its importance and evolution. Postal services present new stamps, show their work and technological achievements.

Rewards for employees. Postal workers who have made a special contribution to their profession often receive awards for their dedication and hard work. Their work remains invaluable in ensuring the safe delivery of letters and parcels.

Educational programs. Special programs are organized for children and young people to raise their awareness of the role of post. Postal services conduct excursions, competitions and seminars to familiarize them with the processes and importance of the postal industry.

Philatelic exhibitions. For stamp collectors (philatelists), special events are organized where you can see rare and valuable stamps, as well as learn about the history of stamps from different countries.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has made postal services even more important as much of the communication and shopping has moved online. The post office has become a key link in the delivery of goods, especially medical supplies and protective equipment, as well as in supporting businesses that have been forced to switch to remote work.

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World Post Day in other years

2021 October 9, Saturday
2022 October 9, Sunday
2023 October 9, Monday
2025 October 9, Thursday

World Post Day in other countries