World Post Day 2023: Know the history, importance and theme of this year's 'World Post Day'
World Post Day World Post Day is indeed celebrated each year on October 9th to commemorate the date of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. Recognized internationally, the purpose of World Post Day is to bring awareness to the role of the postal sector in people's and businesses' everyday lives, as well as its contribution to global social and economic development. The history of World Post Day dates back to the UPU Congress in Tokyo, Japan, in 1969. Since then, countries across the world have participated by organizing various activities aimed at generating a broader awareness of the postal service's role in the daily lives of people and businesses, and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries. The theme for any given year is established to reflect current issues and focus areas. For instance, the theme "Post for Planet" underscores the commitment of the postal sector towards envir