Be Part of a Global Celebration of Handwritten Communication
Every year on 1 September, World Letter Writing Day brings people together to celebrate the timeless art of writing letters.
Whether you’re an individual, teacher, student, business owner, traveller or community organiser, there are many ways to participate.
World Letter Writing Day is about more than putting pen to paper. It’s about slowing down, expressing gratitude, sharing stories and creating meaningful connections in an increasingly digital world.
Everyone is welcome to get involved, wherever they are in the world.
Celebrate as an Individual
You don’t need to attend an event or join an organisation to participate.
Simply write a letter to someone who matters to you.
Reconnect with an old friend, thank someone who made a difference, send a postcard from your travels or write a letter to your future self.
Discover more inspiration in our How to Celebrate World Letter Writing Day guide.
Get Your School Involved
Schools can use World Letter Writing Day to encourage creativity, literacy, communication and personal expression.
Organise classroom letter-writing sessions, encourage students to write to family members or introduce projects connecting different generations.
Explore our Schools & Communities section for activities and inspiration.
Organise a Community Event
Libraries, community centres, cafés, universities and creative organisations can bring people together through letter-writing workshops and celebrations.
Consider hosting a letter-writing afternoon, a postcard exchange, a creative stationery workshop or an event exploring the history of handwritten communication.
Small gatherings can be just as meaningful as large celebrations.
Get Your Business Involved
Businesses can participate by encouraging customers, employees and local communities to rediscover handwritten communication.
Stationery retailers, bookshops, cafés, hotels, tourism operators and creative businesses can organise themed experiences, workshops or special activities around 1 September.
World Letter Writing Day also welcomes enquiries about relevant editorial collaborations, sponsored content and brand partnerships.
Share Your Story
Have you organised a letter-writing event, discovered an unusual postal tradition or visited a creative space dedicated to handwritten correspondence?
We welcome stories and ideas from around the world.
Your experience could inspire others to rediscover the joy of writing letters and connecting through the written word.
Join the Celebration on 1 September
Whether you write one letter, organise a classroom activity or bring an entire community together, your participation helps keep the tradition of handwritten communication alive.
Pick up a pen. Write a letter. Make someone’s day.
Interested in sharing an event, contributing a story or exploring a partnership? Contact World Letter Writing Day and tell us about your idea.