New Forever stamps come out throughout the year rather than on one annual release date. USPS first previews part of its program, then adds dates and locations in later announcements. The schedule below reflects official information checked September 3, 2026; dates and designs can change.
Upcoming announced 2026 releases
| Issue | Announced release date | Location | Status on Sept. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard Academy | Sept. 12, 2026 | New London, CT | Announced, upcoming |
| Global Winter Wreath | Sept. 18, 2026 | Humble, TX | Announced, upcoming |
| Christmas Cookies | Sept. 19, 2026 | Washington, DC | Announced, upcoming |
| Kwanzaa | Sept. 23, 2026 | Norfolk, VA | Announced, upcoming |
| Squirrels and Chipmunks in Snow | Sept. 25, 2026 | Brookfield, WI | Announced, upcoming |
| Hanukkah | Sept. 29, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Announced, upcoming |
| Christmas: Madonna and Child | Oct. 2, 2026 | Williamstown, MA | Announced, upcoming |
| Know the Facts About Fentanyl | Oct. 6, 2026 | Bethesda, MD | Announced semipostal, upcoming |
How the USPS schedule develops
- A preview may list only part of the year’s program.
- Later newsroom notices add release dates and first-day locations.
- Postal Bulletin announcements provide issue specifications.
- The official stamp catalog reflects products as they become available.
Do not treat a preview as a complete final list. Also distinguish ordinary Forever, Global Forever, semipostal, stamped-envelope and service-specific releases.
Where to check for a new release
Use the latest USPS schedule announcement, the official annual stamp catalog and the Postal Bulletin issue announcement. Dates and first-day locations remain subject to change.
Browse released issues
See the 2026 USPS stamp guide or current Forever stamp collection. This page tracks release timing; it does not promise that every announced issue is stocked by this store.
Browse Complete List of USPS Forever Stamps by Year for other years and release guides.