when do us postal stamps increase in price

USPS stamp prices are scheduled to increase on July 12, 2026 for the latest approved change. The Forever stamp price is slated to rise from 78 cents to 82 cents if the change is finalized as announced.

What that means

• The price change is tied to USPS’s mid-year postage adjustment cycle.
• Other mailing rates are also set to move up at the same time, including postcards and some international rates.

Recent pattern

• USPS did not raise stamp prices in January 2026.
• Instead, it said price changes would wait until mid-year 2026.

Current snapshot

Item| Planned price| Source
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First-Class Forever stamp| 82 cents| 1
Effective date| July 12, 2026| 1

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