World Post Day is an international day that occurs each year on October 9 to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) which started in the Swiss Capital, Bern in 1874. This marked the start of the global communications revolution, introducing the ability to write letter to others all over the world. World Post Day started in 1969 and since then, countries all over the world take part in celebrations to highlight the importance of the postal service. The postal systems have been in operation for many centuries. The birth of the UPU in 1874 opened the way for the efficient postal service in existence today. In 1948, the UPU become an agency of the United Nations. In 2024, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) celebrates its 150th anniversary. Scroll down to know more about World Post Day 2024 date, history and significance of the global event.

World Post Day 2024 Date

World Post Day 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 9.

World Post Day 2024 Theme

World Post Day 2024 theme is ‘150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nation’.

World Post Day History

World Post Day was established on October 9 at the 1969 UPU Congress in Tokyo, Japan. The proposal was submitted by Anand Mohan Narula, a member of the Indian delegation. Since then, World Post Day has been celebrated all over the world to highlight the importance of the postal services. As per historical records, from the 1600s, the first national postage systems came up in many countries. Gradually, countries agreed to exchange mail internationally and by the late 1800s, there was a global postal service. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates. 

World Post Day Significance

World Post Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of the postal sector in everyday life, from personal documents to business transactions, e-commerce, and delivery of essential services. On this day, various events are held across the globe. Some countries hold special stamp collection exhibitions and workshops on postal history. Since 1969, UPU announces the annual best postal services of the year on the October 9.

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