World Post Day Highlights Postal Services, Was Mooted By An Indian

World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. The purpose of World Post Day is to create awareness of the role of the postal sector in people’s and businesses’ everyday lives and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries.

United Nations celebrates World Post Day every year to promote solutions for the international postal sector. Today, the Post is a key component in helping to achieve the goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in all countries and for the world’s citizens.

Every year, more than 150 countries celebrate World Post Day in a variety of ways. In certain countries, World Post Day is observed as a working holiday. Many Posts use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services. Some Posts also use World Post Day to reward their employees for good service.