National Postal Worker Day is celebrated on July 1st every year, since the day was established in 1997, to honor the dedicated postal workers who deliver mail and packages, and work in post offices and other capacities every day.
It’s that one day of the year we can officially show appreciation for their hard work and commitment,particularly considering they are often out in the heat, rain, lighting and even hurricanes, and often working in various weather conditions.
Here’s why it’s important: they provide an essential service. Postal workers connect people and businesses through mail and package delivery. From birthday cards to credit card bills to medication to live animals, it’s what they do.
They work in various roles, including sorting, delivering, and providing customer service, often in challenging conditions. If the line at the post office is any indication, they are professional and generally do their best to help you with your needs.
National Postal Worker Day encourages public acknowledgment and gratitude for their contributions. Well for this year, that day is almost over, but it cost nothing to be nice to show kindness every day of the year. 
