World Postcard Day - all postcards related to mailboxes and happiness of sending postcards!

What is World Postcard Day?

World Postcard Day is an annual global celebration held on October 1st that encourages people to send postcards. The event aims to spread joy, shorten distances, and support causes by sending postcards to loved ones and friends

How to Participate

There are several ways to get involved in World Postcard Day: 

• Send a postcard to surprise friends or family
• Host a postcard writing event with friends, if safe to do so
• Help children write their first postcard
• Spread the word on social media using #WorldPostcardDay

Official Postcard Design

You can find the design chosen this year - here: https://worldpostcardday.com/

History of Postcards

Postcards were introduced in 1869 as a simple way to send messages. Over time, they evolved from the humble Correspondenz-Karte to become the universal souvenir that brightens mailboxes. Explore over 154 years of postcard history on the World Postcard Day website. By participating in World Postcard Day on October 1st, you can spread joy, connect with loved ones, and celebrate the rich history of postcards. Share your participation on social media with hashtag #WorldPostcardDay.