Latest check (August 31, 2026): the 2026 program contains 42 currently cataloged issue subjects. USPS previews are preliminary; a stamp moves from “announced” to “issued” only when a final dated issue page or Postal Bulletin notice confirms it.
2026 issue tracker
| Group | Currently cataloged subjects | How to read this status |
|---|---|---|
| Mailing and everyday themes | 4¢ Angel’s Trumpets; Love; Happy Birthday; U.S. Flag; American Icons; Diagonal U.S. Flag Stamped Envelope | Confirm denomination and format on the individual issue page. |
| People and culture | Muhammad Ali; Phillis Wheatley; Bruce Lee; Mister Rogers; Sarah Orne Jewett; Linda McCartney; Barbie | An announcement is not proof of current sale or stock. |
| History and institutions | Colorado Statehood; Figures of the American Revolution; Route 66; Treasures of the Revolutionary Era; Declaration of Independence; U.S. Coast Guard Academy | Use final issue date and first-day city from the issue record. |
| Nature and science | Galaxy Pair; Crab Nebula; Sunflowers; Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult; American Bison; Bufflehead; Blue-Winged Teal Junior Duck Stamp; Summer Sunset | Special-service and duck stamps should not be treated as ordinary Forever postage. |
| Community, sport and public topics | Lowriders; A Day at the Beach; Postcrossing; International Peace; North American Soccer; Know the Facts About Fentanyl | Check whether the item is a pane, booklet, coil or another format. |
| Seasonal and holiday | Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse; Winter Wreath; Christmas Cookies; Kwanzaa; Squirrels & Chipmunks in Snow; Hanukkah; Christmas Madonna and Child; Diwali | Seasonal subject does not mean limited postage validity. |
Issued, announced and in stock are different
- Announced: USPS has previewed the subject, but design, timing or location may still change.
- Issued: a final issue record provides the first-day date, location, denomination and format.
- Available from USPS: the item appears for sale in the current Postal Store.
- Available here: our own product catalog shows a matching item in stock. This is independent retail inventory, not USPS inventory.
How this tracker is maintained
We store the announcement date separately from the formal issue date, and we do not copy a preview into the historical archive as if it were final. Each record is checked against a USPS issue page or Postal Bulletin. Store inventory and pricing are reviewed separately because they change faster than issue history.
Related guides
Sources and verification
Facts on this page were checked on August 31, 2026. Dynamic inventory, prices and USPS rules can change.
For the past design selected for a 2026 reissue, see the USPS Stamp Encore vote, winner and reissue timeline.
Readers comparing the current U.S. Flag and American Icons issues can browse related patriotic and U.S. flag stamps in the store catalog.