Get Ready: 2026 Postel Service Day to be Held at Bandung Post Office Tomorrow

The 81st Post and Telecommunications (Postel) Service Day for 2026 will be held tomorrow, Sunday (27/9). The activities will be centred at the PT Pos Indonesia Head Office in Bandung, West Java.

The commemoration will feature various events, including the presentation of tokens of appreciation to post and telecommunications veterans, as well as awards for telecommunications industries and associations.

27 September is commemorated as Post and Telecommunications Service Day because, on this date in 1n45, the PTT (Post, Telegraph, and Telephone) Youth Force seized control of the PTT Department from the Japanese military in Bandung. The takeover was initiated because, despite Indonesia having gained independence for over a month, the Japanese had not yet handed over the PTT Department to Indonesia, despite the critical role of postal, telecommunications, and telegraph services at the time.

The PT Pos Indonesia Head Office in Bandung was the very site seized by the PTT Youth Force and serves as a silent witness to the nation’s struggle for independence.

The Ministry of Digital Communications stated that this year’s Postel Service Day carries the ‘T3’ theme: ‘Connected, Growing, and Protected’.

“The commemoration of Postel Service Day is not only a momentum to remember the history of the struggle of postal and telecommunications personnel, but also a space to observe the development of Indonesia’s communications sector, which continues to adapt to technological advancements,” the Ministry of Digital Communications stated in a written release.

The ‘Connected’ element refers to efforts to strengthen connectivity and tighten relations between stakeholders in the postal, telecommunications, and broadcasting sectors. The relationships formed are expected to foster healthier social interactions and increase contributions to the state.

Meanwhile, ‘Growing’ describes the spirit of continuous development and the creation of new innovations. This spirit is also directed towards ensuring the communications sector can provide a tangible contribution to society and national development.

The ‘Protected’ element emphasises efforts to maintain the long-term sustainability of the digital ecosystem. Aspects to be nurtured include health, quality of life, and human relationships in the digital era.

The three elements of the T3 theme essentially form an inseparable unity. The connectivity built is expected to serve as a foundation for growth, while simultaneously ensuring the sustainability of the communications ecosystem in the country.