USPS is raising the price of Forever stamps in July 2026. Here’s how much

The U.S. Postal Service is increasing the price of Forever stamps by 4 cents.
This means the price of the First Class Mail Forever stamp will increase from 78 cents to 82 cents. According to USPS.
Proposed price increases at USPS would not only increase the price of Forever stamps, but would also increase postal services by 4.8%.
|
Product |
Current Price |
Planned Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Letters (1 ounce) |
78 cents |
82 cents |
|
Letters (measured 1 ounce) |
74 cents |
78 cents |
|
Domestic postcards |
61 cents |
65 cents |
|
international postcards |
$1.70 |
$1.75 |
|
International letter (1 ounce) |
$1.70 |
$1.75 |
USPS has decided to stop increasing stamp prices in January 2026.
When was the last time stamp prices increased?
USPS last increased the price of First Class Forever stamps in July 2025.
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Postal Service Stamp prices increased by 5 kuruşand shipping prices for different types of mail during the same period.
USPS cited the need to “ensure financial stability” as the reason for the price increase.
This move was compatible with the organization’s “10-year plan”.Delivery to America.”
You can find more details about plan here.
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