United States Postal Service Stamp News

The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Colorado becoming a state with the issuance of Colorado Statehood, a Forever stamp featuring a photograph of Jagged Mountain by nature photographer John Fielder. The first-day-of-issue event is free and open to the public. News of the Forever stamp is being shared on social media with the hashtag #ColoradoStamp. Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 24, 9:00 a.m. MST Location: History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway Denver, CO 80203 Registration: Attendees are encouraged to register at: usps.com/coloradostamp.

The U.S. Postal Service will honor Muhammad Ali, known as “The Greatest,” with two stamps. Ali once said, “I should be a postage stamp, because that's the only way I'll ever get licked.” Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, KY, Ali was known across the globe as a champion in and beyond the boxing ring. The first-day-of-issue event for the Muhammad Ali Forever stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #MuhammadAliStamps. Date & Time: Thursday, Jan.15, 2026, at noon EST Location: University of Louisville L & N Federal...

The U.S. Postal Service announced the release of new Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express stamps for 2026, featuring designs inspired by celestial images captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, including the Crab Nebula and Galaxy Pair. Additionally, first-day-of-issue dates and locations for various stamp releases through March 2026 were provided, with more subjects to be unveiled later. Learn more at usps.com

The U.S. Postal Service provided a preview of its 2026 stamp program, highlighting a diverse range of designs that celebrate American culture, history, and artistry. The stamps include both low-denomination floral designs and iconic figures like Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee, as well as themes representing various anniversaries, such as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado's statehood. This preview aims to cater to stamp collectors and the general public alike, and more designs will be announced in the future. Learn more at usps.com

A new book titled "Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation," authored by James H. Bruns, details the 250-year history of the U.S. Postal Service and its significant role in shaping American identity. The book covers the evolution of mail services from colonial times to modern innovations and includes rare photographs and artifacts that highlight the Postal Service’s impact on American society. Learn more at usps.com