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World Post Day

World Post Day is October 9 and we’re pumped for a throw back to communication methods of the past with some good old-fashioned letters. Mail carrier services have been in existence since ancient times, and even though we can communicate almost anything (literally) at the touch of a button, there’s no denying the importance of our local postal services…or the excitement of receiving a package in the mail! World Post Day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union, and it’s from this humble wellspring that the global communications revolution started and continues to this day.

When is World Post Day 2024?

World Post Day is on October 9 every year. The date was selected as it marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874.

History of World Post Day

Sending a letter is one of the most iconic acts of showing someone you care. While we may not pay much attention to the processes or regulations that go into zipping our mail around the globe after we lick the stamp, it takes an international team to get birthday cards and online shopping from point A to B.

Origins of what we now know as the postal service date to Ancient Egypt circa 2500 BC, while the oldest official postal service is found in 550 BC Iran. Various civilizations utilized a courier service to pass letters, messages, news, and parcels across empires spanning thousands of miles, inspiring the modern idea of the mailman. The US’s own postal service dates back to Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general in 1775.

On October 9, 1874, the Universal Postal Union was established as a means of cooperation and regulation amongst its member states’ mail services —  today it allows mail to flow freely from your mailbox to Timbuktu, and everywhere in between!  In 1969, World Post Day was inaugurated at the Tokyo Universal Postal Congress.

Each year, the UPU’s 192 member countries celebrate World Post Day on October 9 to mark the importance of universal mail and the UPU’s contributions to society and the global economy. Countries hold special stamp exhibitions and launch new postal initiatives; India hosts a week-long celebration each year over the week of October 9.

As a testament to bringing people together, the UPU hosts an International Letter Writing competition for children up to age 15. Winners are selected from each country and the world champion is selected by a UPU panel. Not only does the program promote literacy, but it keeps the excitement of waiting for the mail alive and well.

World Post Day timeline

550 B.C. First Postal Service Established

The first organized postal system originates in Ancient Persia on the orders of King Cyrus the Great.

225 B.C. Oldest Piece of Mail Sent

The oldest example of an official post comes from third century B.C. Egypt.

1840 Postage Stamp Invented

Englishman Sir Rowland Hill introduces the world’s first postage stamp.

September 15, 1874 First Postal Conference Hosted

Representatives from 22 nations gather in Bern, Switzerland, to plan for an international postal union.

October 9, 1874 Treaty of Bern Held

The General Postal Union is established — later to be called the Universal Postal Union.

1969 World Post Day Established

The Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo establishes World Post Day.

World Post Day FAQs

Who celebrates World Post Day?

Everyone across the globe! World Post Day was created by the Universal Postal Union, which was established to create and maintain a free-flowing system of international mail regardless of country lines.

Where is the Universal Postal Union?

Anyone can visit the UPU in the Swiss capital of Bern, where it was founded in 1874. You can also visit an extensive exhibit on the UPU at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C., along with exhibits on national and international mail and stamps.

What types of mail does the Universal Postal Union handle?

The UPU deals with everything from personal letters and classified documents to e-commerce and online shopping packages.

Why do dogs go crazy over mail carriers?

Dogs are territorial — as far as they’re concerned, your friendly mailman is a daily threat to their domain. Plus, they come bearing a bag full of unfamiliar smells from across the globe; that stimulation is enough to drive Buster bananas!

World Post Day Activities

Surprise someone with a letter

Thank a mail carrier

Contribute to a food drive

Everybody loves to receive a letter in the mail. And since we do most of our communicating online these days, sending something "the old-fashioned way" is a perfect way to honor our shared postal heritage.

They come to our houses nearly every day. Maybe we should take the time to say hello and introduce ourselves — and to thank them for their service.

The U.S. postal service organizes a food drive for the second Saturday in May. Help out those less fortunate by contributing. The USPS says they've delivered more than 1.6 billion pounds of food through this program.

5 Amazing Facts About The Postal System

It processes 5,000 letters a second

It receives no help from Uncle Sam

It has ancient English origins

It used to walk like an Egyptian

It started ZIP codes

The U.S Postal Service processes more than 5,000 pieces of mail every second.

The USPS receives no tax dollars for operating expenses.

The word "mail" comes from a Medieval English word referring to a traveler's bag or pack.

The earliest documented evidence of a courier system is from Egypt (around 2400 BC).

ZIP stands for Zone Improvement Plan, begun in 1963 by the USPS.

Why We Love World Post Day

It reminds us to stay in touch

Postal workers deserve recognition

There's nothing like getting a letter or a postcard

John Lennon once sang that "life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." And in the hustle-and-bustle world, it's good to take the time to reach out to those we love. The postal service lets us do that — quickly, efficiently, and for a good price, too!

Although the U.S. Postal Service has no official motto, it is often associated with a quote from the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." The quote is a fitting tribute to postal workers the world over who are tasked with delivering our most precious correspondence.

Sure, most of us communicate via the internet these days. But there's just something extra special about opening the mailbox to find a handwritten note from someone far away.

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On October 9, let's take a delightful trip down memory lane and celebrate the art of old-fashioned communication through handwritten letters. 📜✒️

In this digital age, where emails and texts dominate, there's something magical about receiving a heartfelt letter in the mail. It's a tangible connection that transcends screens and leaves a lasting impression. 🌟

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World Post day happens each year on October 9, the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which started in 1874 in Switzerland. The UPU was 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. Since then, countries all over the world take part in celebrations to highlight the importance of the postal service. Many things happen on this day. Post offices in some countries hold special stamp collection exhibitions; there are open days at postal measures and there are workshops on postal history. The UPU organises an international letter writing competition for young people.

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Today, it's World Post Day, celebrating one of the most vital services ever invented-the postal service-from 1874 when the Universal Postal Union was born to this high-tech marvel that enables global communications and commerce. It comes to mind with some nostalgia the services that postal workers are performing all over different countries which make sure all letters, packages, and important documents reach their destination safely and in due time.

We would not fail to thank all the postal employees who still, after so many years, continue to stick firm in an area where much effort, hard work, and extreme conditions of weather are applied. You are the backbone of world connectivity, ensuring that goods and information go round so lightly as not to be seen that keeps the industries thriving and people connected. Now let's take a moment to appreciate how these networks bridge distances that make the world just a little smaller with each day.

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