The new U.S. commemorative passports are expected to start being issued in summer 2026 , with reports saying around July 4 and “just ahead of July 4” for applicants at the Washington, D.C. passport office. They are limited to in-person applicants in Washington, D.C., and there will be about 25,000 to 30,000 copies available.

What that means

  • Release window: Summer 2026, likely centered on early July.
  • Where available: Washington Passport Agency in Washington, D.C.
  • Who gets it: People applying in person there, while supplies last.
  • Extra cost: No extra fee was reported for the limited-edition version.

One important caveat

If you apply online, by mail, or outside Washington, D.C., you should expect the standard passport , not the commemorative one.

If you meant a different country

Some countries announce new passport designs on their own schedules; for example, Canada announced its new passport in 2023.