Categories: Important Days

World Post Day: 9 October

World Post Day is observed on 9th October every year. 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.

Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams

History of World Post Day:

World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. Since then, countries across the world participate annually in the celebrations. Posts in many countries use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services.

Find More Important Days Here

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

Top-10 Silk Producing States in India 2024

Silk, often hailed as the queen of textiles, holds a significant place in India's cultural…

5 hours ago

World Tuna Day 2024 Observed Annually on May 2nd

World Tuna Day, observed annually on May 2nd, is dedicated to raising awareness about the…

6 hours ago

MCA Approves Hitesh Sethia as Jio Financial Services’ MD and CEO for 3 Years

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has granted its approval for the appointment of Hitesh…

6 hours ago

Top-10 Beautiful Gardens in the World 2024

India, renowned for its rich tapestry of natural landscapes and cultural heritage, is home to…

6 hours ago

Acclaimed Author Paul Auster Passes Away at 77

Paul Auster, the renowned American novelist and filmmaker, has passed away at the age of…

6 hours ago

Playback Singer Uma Ramanan Bids Adieu at 72

Renowned playback singer Uma Ramanan, who predominantly sang in Tamil, passed away at the age…

7 hours ago