World Post Day
World Post Day on 9 October celebrates postal services and their role in daily life, business and national development.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUniversal Postal Union
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1969
About the day
The Universal Postal Union declared the day at its 1969 congress in Tokyo. The date marks the founding of the union in Bern in 1874, and more than 150 countries take part each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 9 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 9 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 9 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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