World Post Day is celebrated on October 9, 2024.

Important Days | Dated: 19 Oct 2024

World Post Day (WPD) is celebrated every year on October 9th to honor the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - In 1969 : The UPU Congress in Tokyo (Japan) recommended celebrating UPU Day on October 9 each year to mark the union's founding.
  • - In 1984 : The UPU Congress in Hamburg (Germany) officially renamed UPU Day as World Post Day.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The theme for WPD 2024, which marks the 150th anniversary of the UPU, is "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations."
  • (ii) This day highlights the important role of postal services in connecting people around the world.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is World Post Day celebrated?

Correct Answer: October 9

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