U.S. Postal Service Releases Winter Wreath Global Forever Stamp

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled a new stamp designed to bring a touch of winter cheer to mailboxes around the world. The Winter Wreath stamp, issued on September 18, 2026, in Humble, Texas, without a ceremony, adds a festive touch to international mail. Art director Greg Breeding explained that the wreath, a traditional symbol of wintertime, was chosen for its universal recognizability.

For this 2026 stamp, Breeding sought to convey a different mood by using a softer color palette. The wreath itself was created in 2023 from artificial branches and craft-store materials. Photographer Natalia Kostikova painted the decorative ornaments herself and sprayed the wreath with baking soda to simulate snow.

The Winter Wreath stamp is available in panes of 10 and can be used to mail a 1-ounce letter to any country to which First-Class Mail International service is available. As a Global Forever stamp, it will always be equal in value to the current, single-piece First-Class Mail International 1-ounce price. Customers can purchase the stamp and other philatelic products through The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic, or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional information on stamps, first-day-of-issue ceremonies, and stamp-inspired products can be found at stampsforever.com.

The stamp is part of the Postal Service's ongoing effort to maintain its relevance and appeal to the public. The stamp will be available for purchase and use immediately, adding a touch of holiday spirit to international mail.

The U.S. Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations. The stamp is just one of the many ways the Postal Service engages with the public and maintains its presence in the lives of Americans.