2026 Mister Rogers Forever Stamps
2026 Mister Rogers
- Reprint of 2018 stamp honoring Mister Rogers
- Selected as a result of the Stamp Encore contest
- Part of USPS 250th anniversary celebrations
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: May 24, 2026
First Day City: Boston Massachusetts
Quantity Issued: 35,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset/Flexographic/Microprint
Format: Pane of 20
Why the stamp was issued: The Mr. Rogers stamp was a winner in the Stamp Encore competition. Voters overwhelmingly wanted to see the 2018 stamp make another appearance.
About the stamp design: USPS art director Derry Noyes designed the 2018 stamp using a photo of Rogers taken by Walt Seng. This stamp uses the same design, but a “2026” replaced the “2018” in the upper right corner.
The stamp was produced as a pane of 20. A Souvenir Sheet containing four new images was also issued.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place during Boston 2026 World Exposition. David Newell, who played Mr. McFeely on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was the featured speaker.
Unusual fact about this stamp: As part of the US Postal Service’s 250th anniversary celebration, it held a Stamp Encore contest, where the public voted for their favorite stamp from a list of 25. Over 500,000 votes were cast, and the Mister Rogers stamp won by a margin of over 40,000 votes.
History the stamp represents: Some television programs entertain. A rare few change the way a generation thinks about itself. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was one of the latter.
Fred Rogers came to children’s television in an era when children were largely invisible in adult culture. For 33 years, he welcomed young viewers into his home, changed into his cardigan and sneakers, and reminded every child who watched that they were worthy of love exactly as they were.
The world he built was carefully constructed. The Neighborhood of Make-Believe gave children a safe distance from which to examine difficult feelings. King Friday XIII, pompous and proud, taught lessons about pride and change. X the Owl celebrated curiosity. Henrietta Pussycat led with her heart. And Daniel Tiger, the most tender soul in the kingdom, showed children that even the strongest among us can feel afraid.
Rogers was also a passionate believer in the power of mail, making his selection as the winner of the Postal Service’s Stamp Encore competition especially fitting. They invited the public to vote for their favorite stamp from the past quarter century — giving one beloved issue a second life. More than 500,000 votes were cast, and Mister Rogers won by more than 40,000 — a testament to how deeply he is still loved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How it works?
A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope)
within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view
current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp’s value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.
Use the Retail Postage Calculator to determine the exact cost of your mail.
Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?
So the lines in your picture:
- It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
- It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
- Nor a postmark;
- It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.
Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.
What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?
- Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
- Global Forever Stamp: Primarily used for standard international letters or postcards sent from the U.S. to other countries. The main difference between this and a standard Forever Stamp lies in its scope of use and postage value.
- Postcard Stamp: Designed specifically for domestic postcards that meet USPS size standards; the postage rate is typically lower than that for standard letters.
- Additional Ounce Stamp: Used to cover the cost of weight exceeding the first ounce; these are usually used in conjunction with a Forever Stamp or other stamps.
- Two-Ounce and Three-Ounce Stamps: Suitable for heavier letters, greeting cards, wedding invitations, or multi-page documents, eliminating the need to combine multiple stamps to cover the required postage.
- Fixed-Value Stamps: These stamps display a specific monetary value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, or other amounts) and are primarily used to make up postage differences or in combination with other stamps.
- Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.
It is important to note that a stamp's theme and its postage class can overlap; for example, a holiday-themed stamp might also be a Forever Stamp. When purchasing, check for markings such as FOREVER, GLOBAL, POSTCARD, ADDITIONAL OUNCE, or a specific face value to confirm the stamp's intended use.
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