9th October 2024: World Postal Day
The day is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874. Today it represents the contribution of postal workers, their networks, and their importance to the global economy.
World Postal Day 2024
World Post Day is celebrated on October 9 every year. The event was announced by the 1969 Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo. It is held to mark the anniversary of the creation of the Universal Postal Union. The union was established in 1874 to create and maintain a postal system for the free flow of mail around the world.
The purpose of World Post Day is to raise awareness of the role of posts in the daily lives of people and businesses and their contribution to global social and economic development.
As a result, member states of the UPU are encouraged to organize their national activities to celebrate the event, from introducing or promoting new postal products and services, to organizing open days at post offices, postal centers, and postal museums.
History and significance of World Post Day
World Postal Day commemorates the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Bern, Switzerland in 1874. Celebrated in 151 countries, it was first declared World Postal Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. In India, this day also recognizes the beginning of National Postal Week which is celebrated from October 9 to October 15.
Member States around the world use this day to launch new postal initiatives and hold special exhibitions to raise awareness about the importance of postal services in everyday life and their contribution to the social and economic development of countries.
World Postal Day 2024 Theme
World Postal Day is celebrated every year with a theme. The theme for World Postal Day 2024 is “Post for Planet“.
World Post Office Day
UNESCO has organized a letter-writing competition for many years and prizes are awarded on World Postal Day.
The Universal Postal Congress helps raise awareness of global communications and commerce and how they are linked to postal services. Originally known as the General Postal Union, it changed its name to the Universal Postal Union in 1878. The Universal Postal Congress is a specialized agency of the United Nations. A conference is held every year, and World Postal Day was declared during the 1969 conference in Tokyo.
FAQ’s
When is World Post Day celebrated?
World Post Day is celebrated on October 9 every year.
What is the significance of World Post Day?
World Post Day commemorates the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 and raises awareness about the role of postal services in daily life and their contribution to global social and economic development.
What is the history behind World Post Day?
World Post Day was first declared by the Universal Postal Union Congress in Tokyo, Japan in 1969 to mark the anniversary of the creation of the Universal Postal Union in 1874.
What is the theme for World Postal Day 2024?
The theme for World Postal Day 2024 is “Post for Planet”.
What activities are encouraged on World Post Day?
Member states of the Universal Postal Union are encouraged to organize national activities such as introducing or promoting new postal products and services, organizing open days at post offices, postal centers, and postal museums, and launching new postal initiatives.
What is the connection between World Postal Day and National Postal Week in India?
In India, World Postal Day also marks the beginning of National Postal Week, which is celebrated from October 9 to October 15.