WASHINGTON — 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.

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service is proud to join in the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. To honor this milestone, the Postal Service is encouraging customers to visit the many Post Offices from 1776* that are still open today, and explore other opportunities to celebrate.

NEW 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.

In 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.

In 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 […]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Saturday, June 20.

BOSTON — 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.

OSTON — 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.

WESTON, FL — DHL eCommerce announced a new exclusive multi-year contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for last-mile parcel delivery services in the U.S. At an expected value well over $10 billion (USD), the agreement is unprecedented in the 25-year DHL eCommerce-USPS relationship and positions both organizations for long-term competitive success.

WASHINGTON — Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. To combat this, USPS is sharing vital safety guidance to help pet owners protect mail carriers and ensure uninterrupted mail delivery.

BOSTON —The U.S. Postal Service issued its International Peace stamp today at the 2026 Boston World Exposition as part of the stamp show’s international peace theme day.

BOSTON —The U.S. Postal Service released its new Global Forever stamps today at the 2026 Boston World Exposition as part of the stamp show’s letter-writing theme day.

BOSTON — Today at the 2026 Boston World Exposition, the U. S. Postal Service dedicated the American Bison stamp.

BOSTON — Today at the Boston 2026 World Exposition, the Postal Service announced the winner of its Stamp Encore contest: the Mister Rogers stamp from 2018.

BOSTON — The U.S. Postal Service dedicated its Treasures of the Revolutionary Era prestige stamp booklet today at the 2026 Boston World Exposition as part of the stamp show’s opening ceremony and theme day celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

WABASHA, MN — Today, the U.S. Postal Service released a set of stamps honoring our national bird, the bald eagle, at the National Eagle Center. The new release features five realistic illustrations of bald eagles at different stages of life by noted ornithologist David Allen Sibley.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

NEW YORK — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today announced it will honor the nation’s 250th anniversary with the release of American Icons, a collection of 13 commemorative stamps, curated by legendary American designer Ralph Lauren.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today to adjust some prices on some domestic competitive package and service offerings. Pending favorable review and comments from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), these price changes and adjustments will take effect on July 12.

WASHINGTON — Below are the prepared remarks of Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner, delivered during the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors open session on May 8, 2026.