National Postal Worker Day: An Event To Show Our Gratitude

Prasenjit Das
Mar 21, 2023 By Prasenjit Das
Originally Published on Mar 21, 2023
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National Postal Worker Day is celebrated in the whole of the US on July 1.

Where is National Postal Worker Day celebrated?

National Postal Worker Day is an annual event in the United States, and it is celebrated throughout the country.

Who is National Postal Worker Day celebrated by?

Anyone who wants to appreciate postal service and postal workers can celebrate this national holiday.

When did National Postal Worker Day first start?

National Postal Worker Day first started in 1997.

Who started National Postal Worker Day?

The Seattle-area postal carriers created National Postal Worker's Day to appreciate their fellow employees and the hard work they put into their job.

Woman accepting a delivery of boxes from deliveryman

History And Timeline

Here, we will see some historical events related to postal services and National Postal Worker Day.

The First Post Office

The first post office in America was established in 1639 in Boston.

1639

The US Post Office Department

The founding fathers of the United States founded the Post Office Department in 1775. It is one of the oldest federal departments in the US.  

1775

Emergence of the First Stamps

The first postage stamps in the US came out in 1847. These stamps carried the photo of George Washington.

1847

Blue Mailboxes

The post offices in the United States started painting their mailboxes blue.

1971

Founding of the Day

The Seattle-area postal carriers created National Postal Worker Day to appreciate their fellow employees.

1997

Traditions And Customs

In 1997, the Seattle-area postal carriers created National Postal Worker Day or Mailman Day to appreciate their fellow employees. Celebrate this famous event by visiting a nearby post office. There you can watch how postal workers work. Wish them a Happy Postal Worker Day. You can also give them some gifts to brighten their day.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Postal Worker Day

The best way to celebrate National Postal Worker Day is to inform postal workers how important they are in society. So, write a letter of appreciation to a local postal worker.

Also, remember to share something nice on social media. Your post may encourage others to celebrate the event as well.

Facts And Stats

  • Postal workers work hard to deliver our packages and mail on time. National Postal Worker Day encourages us to appreciate their effort. Every year, this famous holiday falls on July 1.
  • National Postal Worker Day was established in 1997.
  • In 2023, National Postal Worker Day falls on a Saturday.

What day is Postal Worker Day?

National Postal Worker Day falls on July 1 every year.

 

How do you honor a postal worker?

The best way to honor postal workers is to send them appreciation letters. This way, you can inform them how important they are in society.

 

What is the significance of National Postal Worker Day?

National Postal Worker Day aims to encourage us to show our appreciation for the hard work that postal workers put into delivering our letters and packages.

 

How is National Postal Worker Day different from Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day?

National Postal Worker Day celebrates postal workers and aims to encourage us to appreciate their hard work. On the other hand, Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day intends to raise awareness among people about preposterous packaging.

 

How does National Postal Worker Day affect people psychologically/emotionally?

National Postal Worker Day informs people of the importance of postal service in society. In addition, it also makes them grateful to postal workers who put so much effort into delivering our packages and mail.

 

What is special about National Postal Worker Day?

Postal workers play a crucial role in society. They deliver mail and packages on time. They work in every season, whether in extreme heat or cold, to keep our society functioning. On this day, we celebrate postal workers and appreciate their hard work.

 

How is National Postal Worker Day similar to World Post Day?

Both National Postal Worker Day and World Post Day aim to celebrate postal service.

 

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, July 01, 2021
  • Friday, July 01, 2022
  • Saturday, July 01, 2023
  • Monday, July 01, 2024
  • Tuesday, July 01, 2025

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Written by Prasenjit Das

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Language and Literature, Master of Arts specializing in English Language and Literature

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Prasenjit DasBachelor of Arts specializing in English Language and Literature, Master of Arts specializing in English Language and Literature

Having obtained a Bachelor's degree in English language and literature from West Bengal State University - Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College, followed by a Master's degree in English language and literature from Calcutta University, Prasenjit has several years of experience as a content writer, Prasenjit has mastered the art of producing cohesive and coherent copy. To further refine his skills and continuously challenge his creativity, Prasenjit successfully completed the "Introduction to Creative Writing Course" offered by British Council. Outside of his professional pursuits, Prasenjit finds inspiration in engaging in various creative activities, including writing poetry.

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