No. As of September 1, 2026, USPS is still issuing, selling and announcing new Forever stamps. A temporary shortage of one design or a postal-rate change does not mean the Forever stamp program is ending.
How We Verified the Current Status
USPS released new Forever stamps during 2026, including the Declaration of Independence issue in July, and has announced additional stamp releases. Its July 2026 mailing-price update also continued to name the First-Class Mail Forever stamp as the postage unit for an eligible one-ounce letter. These current official actions are incompatible with a claim that Forever stamps have been discontinued.
Why a Particular Forever Stamp May Disappear
- A design sells out: commemorative issues are produced in limited quantities and may not be reprinted.
- Local inventory changes: one Post Office or retailer may temporarily lack a specific booklet or coil.
- A new design replaces an older one: USPS regularly rotates commemorative and definitive artwork.
- Prices change: the face-value meaning of an unused Forever stamp adjusts with the one-ounce letter rate; the product does not have to be withdrawn.
Are Older Forever Stamps Still Valid?
Genuine, unused Forever stamps remain valid for the current First-Class Mail one-ounce letter rate regardless of the year purchased. They may need additional postage when the mailpiece is heavier, oversized, nonmachinable or uses a different service. Damaged, counterfeit or previously used postage is not valid.
What to Check When Stamps Seem Unavailable
- Search for a different current Forever design rather than only one commemorative issue.
- Check another Post Office, the USPS Postal Store or a reputable retailer.
- Compare the product format: booklet, pane, coil and roll inventory can differ.
- Verify claims against a dated USPS announcement instead of relying on an undated social-media post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Forever stamps stop working after a price increase?
No. A genuine unused Forever stamp continues to cover the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate.
Does a sold-out design mean Forever stamps are discontinued?
No. It usually means that particular commemorative design or local format is unavailable. Other Forever issues can remain in circulation.
Could USPS change the program in the future?
USPS can change products and rules, so future status should be checked against current official notices. This answer reflects sources reviewed on September 1, 2026.
Sources checked September 1, 2026: USPS announcements for the 2026 Declaration of Independence Forever stamp, additional 2026 stamp issues and the July 2026 mailing-price change.
For the broader validity question, see whether Forever stamps expire.