WASHINGTON, —The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a fresh selection of stamp designs for 2025, showcasing a blend of cultural celebrations, historical landmarks, and space exploration. The partial list includes several unique subjects, with additional releases expected in the coming months. USPS also revealed release dates and locations for first-day-of-issue events through March.
Celebrating Heritage and Exploration
Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture
The Powwows stamps spotlight Native American social and ceremonial gatherings, featuring four dancers painted by Cochiti Pueblo artist Mateo Romero. Brightly colored backgrounds emphasize the movement and traditional regalia, reflecting the Postal Service’s commitment to honoring Indigenous culture.
Spiral Galaxy (Priority Mail)
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provides a stunning image of a spiral galaxy 32 million light-years away. The stamp highlights advancements in space exploration and contributes to the study of star formation and the universe’s origins.
Star Cluster (Priority Mail Express)
Another celestial image from the Webb Telescope depicts a star cluster 1,000 light-years from Earth, surrounded by brown dwarfs—objects larger than most planets but too small to be stars.
Freshwater Fishing Lures
Recreational fishing takes center stage with stamps featuring five iconic fishing lures. Designed by Sarah Cramer Shields, these vibrant photographs celebrate the creativity behind lure designs and their popularity among America’s 55 million anglers.
Battlefields of the American Revolution
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, these stamps feature watercolor depictions of five pivotal battles, paired with photographs of the sites. The designs mark turning points in the fight for independence and encourage reflection on America’s history.
Upcoming Stamp Releases
USPS also confirmed the release dates and locations for first-day-of-issue events scheduled through March 2025:
Stamp Release Date Location Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake Jan. 14 Boston, MA Love 2025 Jan. 17 Kutztown, PA Spiral Galaxy (Priority Mail) Jan. 21 Big Sky, MT Star Cluster (Priority Mail Express) Jan. 21 Big Sky, MT 1794 Compass Rose (Global) Jan. 24 Peachtree Corners, GA Allen Toussaint (Black Heritage) Jan. 30 New Orleans, LA American Vistas (Presorted Standard) Feb. 21 San Diego, CA The Appalachian Trail Feb. 28 Dawsonville, GA Freshwater Fishing Lures March 13 Springfield, MO Vibrant Leaves (Postcard Rate) March 14 Strongsville, OH Betty White March 27 Los Angeles, CA
Stamp Availability
Customers can purchase these new stamps and other philatelic products through USPS.com, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail via USA Philatelic, or at select Post Office locations. For licensed stamp-related products, visit the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon.
First-day-of-issue events are subject to change, and more details will be released as additional 2025 stamps are announced.
