Summary
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has introduced its 2026 "Love" stamp collection. These Forever stamps feature bird illustrations and are available online and at post offices across the country.
Key Facts
- The USPS launched the 2026 "Love" stamps on January 13.
- The stamps show pairs of birds with heart-themed designs by James Yang and Ethel Kessler.
- The collection continues a tradition started in 1973 with the first Love stamp.
- The 2026 stamps are Forever stamps, meaning their value matches current First-Class Mail rates and won't change with future rate increases.
- The stamps are sold in sheets of 20 at post offices and online, including through Amazon.
- The Love stamp series is often used for special occasions like weddings and Valentine's Day.
- The USPS aims for these stamps to be both functional for postage and attractive to collectors.
- The annual release of Love stamps supports USPS modernization efforts.
