United States Postal Service Stamp News

The U.S. Postal Service announced the release of a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The stamp will be available for purchase starting October 1, 2025, coinciding with what would have been Carter's 101st birthday. The stamp design was unveiled at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, reflecting Carter's legacy as a leader who emphasized humility, reconciliation, and social justice during his presidency and beyond. Learn more at usps.com

The U.S. Postal Service invites the public to celebrate the unveiling of new stamps that will usher in the holiday season. The first-day-of-issue event for the Holiday Cheer Forever stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #HolidayCheerStamps. Date & Time: Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET Location: Smithsonian National Postal Museum 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002 Registration: Attendees are encouraged to register at: usps.com/holidaycheerstamps

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled stamps commemorating the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show during the Great American Stamp Show. This event will take place from May 23 to May 30, 2026, in Boston, celebrating both the world of philately and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The two stamps feature the Old North Church and a midnight rider, symbolizing Boston's historical significance during the American Revolution. Learn more at usps.com

The U.S. Postal Service will honor William F. Buckley Jr., a larger-than-life figure who helped define modern American conservatism as a writer, political commentator and novelist, with a new stamp to be dedicated at Yale University.  The first-day-of-issue event for the William F. Buckley Jr. commemorative Forever stamp will be held on Sept. 9 and is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #WilliamFBuckleyStamp. Date & Time: Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 4:30 p.m. ET Location: Beinecke Plaza Yale University 121 Wall St. New Haven, CT 06511 Registration: Dedication ceremony attendees are...

The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new stamp collection celebrating the iconic animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants" in Times Square, New York City. Designed by art director Greg Breeding with artwork from Nickelodeon, the stamps feature colorful characters from the show and aim to evoke nostalgia for fans of all ages. Since its debut in 1999, the show has become a cultural phenomenon, leading to various merchandise and movie adaptations, with the USPS stamps available as Forever stamps nationwide. Learn more at usps.com