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2026 Schedule
2026 United States Stamp Schedule
The Virtual Stamp Club
As of March 3 , 2026
This schedule represents the latest information from a variety of sources, as well as our best guesses, and is very tentative. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. No responsibility is taken for errors, omissions or changes.

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Forever  indicates Forever stamp available at the current rate. Note that the USPS product prices are as of the date issued.

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Issue Date


 Issue & Picture

First Day City & Postmark

USPS™ Order Number(s)
& Scott™ Catalogue Number(s)

Friday, January 9 4¢ Angel's Trumpets

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First-Day City:
KENOSHA, WI 53140
MSDA Show
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Thursday, January 15 Forever  Muhammad Ali

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First-Day City:
LOUISVILLE, KY 40231
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Tuesday, January 13 Forever  Love

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First-Day City:
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
(No ceremony)
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Saturday, January 24 Forever  Colorado Statehood

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First-Day City:
DENVER, CO 80299
USPS™ Order Numbers

Scott™ Catalogue Number

Thursday, January 29 Forever  Phillis Wheatley

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First-Day City:
BOSTON, MA 02205
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Tuesday, February 3 Forever  Lunar New Year: Horse

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First-Day City:
HOUSTON, TX 77201
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Wednesday, February 18 Forever  Bruce Lee

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First-Day City:
SEATTLE, WA 98109
USPS™ Order Numbers

Scott™ Catalogue Number

Tuesday, February 24 Crab Nebula

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First-Day City:
KANSAS CITY, MO
(no ceremony)
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Tuesday, February 24 Galaxy Pair

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First-Day City:
KANSAS CITY, MO
(no ceremony)
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Saturday, February 28 Forever  Harriet Powers

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First-Day City:
WASHINGTON, DC 20066
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Friday, March 13 Forever  Lowriders (autos)

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First-Day City:
SAN DIEGO, CA 92199
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Saturday, March 14 Forever  Sunflower

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First-Day City:
STRONGVILLE, OH 44136
(Garfield-Perry Stamp Show)
USPS™ Order Numbers

Scott™ Catalogue Number

Friday, April 10 Forever  Am. Revolution Figures

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First-Day City:
WASHINGTON, DC 20066
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Saturday, April 18 Forever  Happy Birthday

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First-Day City:
PROVIDENCE, RI 02904
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Friday, April 24 Forever  A Day at The Beach

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First-Day City:
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
(WESTPEX stamp show)
(Local Ceremony)
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Tuesday, May 5 Forever  Route 66

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First-Day City:
PHOENIX, AZ 85026
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Thursday, May 14 Forever  Bald Eagles

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First-Day City:
WABASHA, MN 55981
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

May 23-29
(speculation)
Forever  Encore issue

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First-Day City:
Boston, MA
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

May 23-29
(speculation)
Forever  American Bison

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First-Day City:
TBA
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Thursday, June 25 Forever  Summer Sunset

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First-Day City:
EDGARTOWN, MA 02539
(no ceremony)
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

Thursday, July 4 Forever  Declaration of Independence

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First-Day City:
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

TBA Forever  International Peace

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First-Day City:
TBA
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

TBA Forever  Sarah Orne Jewett

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First-Day City:
TBA
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

TBA Forever  Squirrels & Chipmunks

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First-Day City:
TBA
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

September Forever  Christmas Global Forever

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First-Day City:
TBA
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Scott™ Catalogue Number

September Forever  Contemporary Christmas

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Servicing Details:

First-Day City:
TBA
USPS™ Order Numbers

Scott™ Catalogue Number


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