The Postal Service will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 26.
To celebrate the organization’s rich history of connecting people, communities and businesses, USPS will hold a series of special events this week and highlight other offerings, including licensed merchandise, digital media, a stamp contest and special signage at Post Offices.
“On July 26, we proudly observe the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service and mark two and a half centuries of service to the American public,” said Postmaster General David Steiner. “In 1775, our Founding Fathers recognized the importance of creating an institution that could bind the nation together and foster secure and accessible communications between every community in America. The rich and enduring history of the Postal Service demonstrates the strength of their wisdom, and we look forward to providing reliable, affordable and universal service for generations to come.”
Here’s how USPS is marking the anniversary:
• Releasing the 250 Years of Delivering stamps and “Putting a Stamp on the American Experience” prestige booklet on Wednesday, July 23;
• Launching the Delivering Since 1775 250th anniversary website;
• Releasing the exclusive USPS-licensed coffee table book, “Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation,” available in September at usps.com and major booksellers;
• Publishing “The United States Postal Service: An American History,” 250th anniversary edition, available online and in print;
• Offering 250th anniversary branded merchandise and 250th anniversary stamp-inspired merchandise through the Postal Store on usps.com, including tote bags, T-shirts, a baseball cap, a jigsaw puzzle and framed stamp artwork;
• Posting a special episode of the “Mail with Mr. ZIP” children’s YouTube series;
• Producing anniversary banners and signs for USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, and Post Offices nationwide;
• Sharing social media, podcasts and blog posts to commemorate the milestone; and
• Deploying a national postmark cancelation featuring the Eagle in Flight symbol.
Additionally, USPS will announce a contest this week to allow the public to vote from 25 previously issued stamps for a favorite. The stamp with the most votes will be reprinted in May 2026
