World Post Day 2026 Ceremony

• Date and time: Friday, 9 October 2026, 10:30-14:00

• Format: In-person and streamed live on UPU TV here.

Programme
 

10:30 – 11:00     Opening Ceremony
 

• World Post Day message by the UPU Director General 

• Message from the United Nations Secretary General

• Video montage of ministers and CEOs

11:00 – 11:40     International Letter-Writing Competition (ILWC) awards
 

• Remarks by the UPU Deputy Director General

• Announcement of the awards 

• Medal presentation and reading of the winning letter 

• Conversation with the ILWC winner 

​11:40 – 12:30     Integrated Index for Postal Development (2IPD) awards
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• Remarks by the UPU Director General 

• Presentation of The State of the Postal Sector 2026 report 

• Presentation of awards:
  -   Rising stars
  -   Regional champions
  -   Leaders in postal excellence

​12:30 – 14:00     Reception