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2026 First-Class Forever Stamps,Love
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2026 Love
- 2026 addition to Love stamp series
- Set of 4 stamps picturing stylized birds
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Love
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: January 13, 2026
First Day City: Kansas City, Missouri
Quantity Issued: 75,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Pane of 20
Type (if applicable):
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp is the 2026 addition to the Love series and was issued in time for use on Valentine’s Day cards.
About the stamp design: The art on these stamps was inspired by illustrations found in Japanese children’s books. Artist James Yang created the stylized birds surrounded by hearts.
First Day City: The Love stamps were issued in Kansas City, Missouri with no ceremony.
About the Love series: Based on the popularity of Christmas stamps, the USPS issued its first Love stamp in 1973. It wasn’t intended to be the start of a series, and, in fact, it wasn’t until 1982 that another Love stamp was issued. Love-themed stamps were issued sporadically over the next few years. The USPS stated that they weren’t intended just for Valentine’s Day mail, but also for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
In 1987, the USPS officially declared it a series, and new Love stamps have been issued nearly every year since. Love stamps are on sale longer than most commemorative stamps and are usually printed in greater quantities. Occasionally, they have gone back to press for additional printings if demand is sufficient.
History the stamp represents: Love often speaks in quiet ways. It can be the patient ear of someone truly listening, a reassuring hand on a shoulder, a small act of help, or a thoughtful message that brightens a day. Each gesture may seem simple, but research shows these moments shape bonds, foster trust, and strengthen emotional and physical well-being.
Listening reduces stress and signals care. Gentle touch, from a hug to a supportive hand, triggers oxytocin and reinforces connection. Acts of help, even brief ones, build trust and a sense of reciprocity, while encouraging words or notes spark joy and reassurance. Together, these gestures form the subtle architecture of relationships, building love in ways both big and small.
In 2026, the United States Postal Service celebrated these quiet expressions with its Love stamps featuring birds. Though birds often symbolize devotion, the stamps also remind us that love thrives in gestures that may be easy to overlook but resonate deeply. Collectors will notice the attention to detail and care in these designs, mirroring the care each gesture conveys in life.
Whether expressed in words, touch, assistance, or mindful presence, love’s power lies in its consistency and attentiveness. These stamps honor the enduring truth, showing how thoughtfulness, care, and connection resonate in everyday life.
2026 Love
- 2026 addition to Love stamp series
- Set of 4 stamps picturing stylized birds
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Love
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: January 13, 2026
First Day City: Kansas City, Missouri
Quantity Issued: 75,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Pane of 20
Type (if applicable):
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp is the 2026 addition to the Love series and was issued in time for use on Valentine’s Day cards.
About the stamp design: The art on these stamps was inspired by illustrations found in Japanese children’s books. Artist James Yang created the stylized birds surrounded by hearts.
First Day City: The Love stamps were issued in Kansas City, Missouri with no ceremony.
About the Love series: Based on the popularity of Christmas stamps, the USPS issued its first Love stamp in 1973. It wasn’t intended to be the start of a series, and, in fact, it wasn’t until 1982 that another Love stamp was issued. Love-themed stamps were issued sporadically over the next few years. The USPS stated that they weren’t intended just for Valentine’s Day mail, but also for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
In 1987, the USPS officially declared it a series, and new Love stamps have been issued nearly every year since. Love stamps are on sale longer than most commemorative stamps and are usually printed in greater quantities. Occasionally, they have gone back to press for additional printings if demand is sufficient.
History the stamp represents: Love often speaks in quiet ways. It can be the patient ear of someone truly listening, a reassuring hand on a shoulder, a small act of help, or a thoughtful message that brightens a day. Each gesture may seem simple, but research shows these moments shape bonds, foster trust, and strengthen emotional and physical well-being.
Listening reduces stress and signals care. Gentle touch, from a hug to a supportive hand, triggers oxytocin and reinforces connection. Acts of help, even brief ones, build trust and a sense of reciprocity, while encouraging words or notes spark joy and reassurance. Together, these gestures form the subtle architecture of relationships, building love in ways both big and small.
In 2026, the United States Postal Service celebrated these quiet expressions with its Love stamps featuring birds. Though birds often symbolize devotion, the stamps also remind us that love thrives in gestures that may be easy to overlook but resonate deeply. Collectors will notice the attention to detail and care in these designs, mirroring the care each gesture conveys in life.
Whether expressed in words, touch, assistance, or mindful presence, love’s power lies in its consistency and attentiveness. These stamps honor the enduring truth, showing how thoughtfulness, care, and connection resonate in everyday life.
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