Holiday Postage Stamps

Holiday postage stamps cover the seasonal period from late autumn through New Year: Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa and the winter themes USPS issues each year. Most holiday designs released since 2007 are Forever stamps, so they stay valid for a one-ounce First-Class Mail letter at whatever the current rate is; check each listing for the designation, because older and higher-denomination issues are priced differently. Cards in standard envelopes normally mail at the one-ounce letter rate, while square envelopes, rigid cards, ornaments or anything over one ounce need additional postage. Order seasonal designs early, since popular subjects sell out in November, and treat the first week of December as the practical deadline for business cards to arrive comfortably.

Frequently asked questions

Are holiday stamps Forever stamps?

Most U.S. holiday designs issued since 2007 are Forever stamps, which stay valid for a one-ounce First-Class Mail letter regardless of later rate changes. Older issues and higher-denomination stamps are not Forever, so check the designation on each product listing.

When should I mail holiday cards?

For domestic delivery before the holiday, mail in the first half of December; business senders with large lists should finish in the first week. International destinations need more lead time.

Do square or heavy holiday cards cost more to mail?

Yes. A square envelope is treated as nonmachinable and pays a surcharge, and cards above one ounce are charged in additional-ounce increments, so the price depends on shape and weight rather than on the stamp design.

Can holiday stamps be used for business mail all year?

Yes. Postage is postage once purchased, and the design does not restrict when or on what it is used, as long as the total value covers the rate for that piece.