2026 A Day at the Beach stamps

A day at the beach is one of summer’s greatest pleasures — and now four new stamps from the U.S. Postal Service let you send a little seaside charm through the mail. Issued in booklets of 20, these stamps celebrate the simple joys of a coastal escape.

For millions of Americans, the beach is the ultimate escape — where the biggest decision of the day might be whether to take a dip or just let the waves wash over your feet. Sandcastle engineers sculpt their masterpieces, beachcombers hunt for sea glass, and bird-watchers enjoy front-row seats to a show of swooping seagulls. Cyclists glide along the boardwalk, the salt air rushing past as they take in the view. No matter how you spend your time by the shore, the memories last long after you’ve shaken the sand from your shoes.

Art director Derry Noyes says these stamps were inspired by her annual summertime trips to beaches in New England. “These little snapshots are reminiscent of those experiences,” she says, “a break from busy lives and demands throughout the year.”

Noyes says she was drawn to the vitality and “fresh, bold, spontaneity” that Gregory Manchess brings to the oil on board art. “He captures the essence of the subject, even at a very small scale,” she says. “Greg has managed to make these scenes instantly recognizable with just the right amount of visual information.”

Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamps with original art by Gregory Manchess.

The A Day at the Beach stamps are being issued as Forever® stamps in a booklet of 20. These Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce price.

Best Uses

• Personal letters
• Greeting cards
• Invitations and announcements
• Small business correspondence
• Stamp collecting

Mailing Notes

Before mailing, confirm that the selected stamp type matches the current size, weight, shape and destination requirements for your envelope, card or package. Postal requirements can change, and some mailpieces may need additional postage.

For invitations, business mail or time-sensitive cards, prepare one sample envelope first and check the final weight and dimensions before applying postage to the full batch.

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