This page tracks new U.S. postage stamp announcements and first-day-of-issue ceremonies, sourced from the USPS Newsroom. New items are reviewed by the Editorial Board before being posted here. Confirmed ceremony dates are then added to the Calendar.
- History of U.S. Postal Service holiday stampsWASHINGTON — The Postal Service has helped celebrate the winter holidays with festive, seasonal stamps since 1962, when it issued its first Christmas stamp. Although customers had been asking for Christmas stamps for years, the first designs sparked controversy. Read the full release on USPS Newsroom →
- USPS issues new Barbie Forever stampsAUSTIN, TX — The U.S. Postal Service honored the possibilities and hope of Mattel’s Inc.’s iconic Barbie® — played with, enjoyed and collected by countless fans of all ages — with a new series of 10 collectible stamps and introduced to some of the doll’s most loyal fans at the annual National Barbie Doll Collectors…
- Celebrating 250 Years of the Declaration of IndependencePHILADELPHIA — As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its birth, the U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to the document that put America’s founding ideals in writing with the release of the Declaration of Independence Forever stamp. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held today at the B. Free Franklin Post Office,…
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- USPS announces additional stamps and release locations for 2026WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced several new stamp issues to be released later in this year, along with dates and locations for many of the announced stamps. These designs are preliminary and may change. Read the full release on USPS Newsroom →
- Postal Service Releases New Nonprofit StampEDGARTOWN, MA — Today, the U.S. Postal Service released Summer Sunset, a new nondenominated, nonprofit-rate stamp intended for bulk mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations. Read the full release on USPS Newsroom →
- USPS American Icons commemorative stamp collection curated by Ralph Lauren marks America’s 250th anniversaryNEW YORK — The U.S. Postal Service today honored the nation’s 250th anniversary with American Icons, a collection of 13 commemorative stamps curated by legendary American designer Ralph Lauren. Read the full release on USPS Newsroom →
- The Declaration of Independence To Be Honored With New StampIn 1776, the Declaration of Independence gave powerful voice to a bold idea: that government exists to serve the people. On the 250th anniversary of America’s founding document, the U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to the written instrument that codified our national ideals with a new Forever stamp. Read the full release on USPS Newsroom…
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- Barbie Stamps Set for Release At Collectors Convention This SummerIn 1959, a doll introduced as “The Original Teenage Fashion Model” — Barbie — stepped into the marketplace and quickly became an icon and symbol of limitless possibilities. As the 1985 advertising jingle proclaimed, “We girls can do anything!” The Postal Service will honor that world of possibilities with 10 new stamps featuring Barbie dressed…
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- USPS rededicates its Figures of the American Revolution stampsBOSTON — A special rededication of the Figures of the American Revolution stamps took place today at the 2026 Boston World Exposition as part the stamp show’s honoring heroes theme day. Read the full release on USPS Newsroom →
- USPS issues North American Soccer stampOSTON — The U.S. Postal Service issued its North American Soccer stamp today at the 2026 Boston World Exposition as part of the stamp show’s sports theme day. Read the full release on USPS Newsroom →