Updates from 2026 Stamp Expo

United States Postal Service

  • WASHINGTON — The Postal Service has helped celebrate the winter holidays with festive, seasonal stamps since 1962, when it issued its first Christmas stamp. Although customers had been asking for Christmas stamps for years, the first designs sparked controversy.
  • WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, in Washington, DC. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which begins at 10 a.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room.
  • WASHINGTON — The Postal Service is ready to deliver the holidays for 2026.
  • WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Postal Service commemorated the joyous Hindu fall festival of Diwali with a new Forever stamp at the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C. On the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on the eve of, or on, the new moon that occurs between mid-October and mid-November. In 2026, the main day of […]
  • ORLANDO, FL — The U.S. Postal Service is showcasing how cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing direct mail and omnichannel strategy at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Annual Conference in Orlando. Taking place from October 20-23, the premier ANA Masters of Marketing Conference brings together chief marketing officers and senior brand leaders to […]
  • WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service recently held a briefing on its Election Mail processes and procedures to reiterate its commitment to the secure and timely delivery of ballots.
  • BETHESDA, MD — Today the U.S. Postal Service issued a semipostal stamp, Know the Facts About Fentanyl, at a ceremony held at the National Institutes of Health.
  • WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

For more on the World Stamp Expo

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BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO STAMP SHOW

Boston 2026 World Expo Stamp Show

BOSTON 2026 WORLD EXPO STAMP SHOW

May 23-30, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sat. 5/23 - Friday 5/29) and Sat. 5/30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210 in the Seaport District
Price: Free

Explore global and US history, one tiny painting at a time! Boston 2026 World Expo brings the global stamp community to Boston for eight days from May 23-30th, 2026. Held once every ten years, the event showcases world-class exhibits, dealers, presentations, and first day of issue ceremonies, all part of America’s 250th anniversary in the heart of one of America's most historic cities.

Spanning 352,000 contiguous square feet and sponsored by the US Postal Service, the exhibition will feature a comprehensive international experience, including a large dealer marketplace, an extensive array of foreign post offices, and a chance to talk with philatelic societies from around the world. At the heart of the expo will be a prestigious competitive exhibition with approximately 4,000 frames of exhibits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP), complemented by a special Court of Honor exhibition and a major literature competition.

Beyond exhibits, Boston 2026 will host hundreds of meetings, roundtable discussions, and presentations across 40 meeting rooms supporting education, collaboration, and international exchange. Signature events, including a large opening ceremony and a closing awards dinner, will create a unique and memorable experience for exhibitors, delegates, and visitors. History buffs, art lovers, ephemera and mail artists, scout troops, and youth groups are all welcome free of charge. 

Visit Boston2026.org for the latest.

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