National Postal Week 2026: 9-15 October; World Post Day theme
Why in the news
The Department of Posts announced that it will celebrate National Postal Week from 9 to 15 October 2026, opening with World Post Day on 9 October.
Key facts
- World Post Day 2026 theme: “One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities”.
- Each day of the week is dedicated to one area of postal work (see table).
- Modernisation steps highlighted include N-Gen Post Offices, Jan Sewa Connect Post Offices, the Dak Sewa App and the Dak Mitra App.
Day-wise schedule
| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| 9 October (Friday) | World Post Day |
| 12 October (Monday) | Fun with Philately Day |
| 13 October (Tuesday) | Financial Inclusion & CCS Day |
| 14 October (Wednesday) | Mails & Parcels Day |
| 15 October (Thursday) | Technology & Innovation Day |
About World Post Day
World Post Day is observed every year on 9 October, the anniversary of the creation of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, the Swiss capital. The UPU Congress held in Tokyo in 1969 declared the date as World Post Day. In India, the postal department uses the following days to showcase its role in mail, parcels, stamps, savings and digital services.
Exam angle
- World Post Day: 9 October; UPU founded 1874 in Bern.
- Declared at the UPU Congress in Tokyo, 1969.
- Theme 2026: “One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities”.
- National Postal Week: 9-15 October.