USPS 2023 Christmas Stamps
Each year the United States Postal Service (USPS) releases new holiday-themed postage stamps for the billions of Christmas cards, letters, and postcards sent by Americans each holiday season. In addition to the new stamps they also continue to offer a handful of well-loved postage designs from previous years.
The stamps are issued as "forever" stamps (currently $0.63 each) and are valid postage for all domestic one ounce letters. All are available in books of 20 stamps. None of the designs are available in rolls of 100 stamps. (Sending postcards or heavier letters? — See all postage rates for 2023)
2023 USPS Christmas Themed Stamps
All of this year's designs are available for purchase online using the links below or at your local post office. According to the USPS these are the currently available Christmas postage stamps in 2023:
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Holiday Elves (Free 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime) (Lowest Price; Shipping Speed & Cost Varies) These Christmas stamps feature four cute and festive elves preparing holiday gifts. Available at your local post office or the USPS website while supplies last. |
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Snowy Beauty Stamps (Free 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime) (Lowest Price; Shipping Speed & Cost Varies) Available Oct. 11th, this ten stamp collection features various flowers against a snowy background. Available at your local post office or the USPS website while supplies last. |
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Virgin and Child (Free 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime) (Lowest Price; Shipping Speed & Cost Varies) This Christmas stamp depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, originally a 16th century oil painting. Available at your local post office or the USPS website while supplies last. |
Previous USPS Holiday Stamps
The Christmas-themed stamps below were issued in previous years but are still available for purchase and use while supplies last. Not all designs are available at your local post office.
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A Visit From St. Nick (2021) (Free 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime) (Lowest Price; Shipping Speed & Cost Varies) Debuting in 2021, this set of four Christmas stamps depict Santa's visit on Christmas eve. Limited availability at some local post offices or the USPS website while supplies last. |
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Otters in Snow (2021) (Free 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime) (Lowest Price; Shipping Speed & Cost Varies) This winter-themed set features the playful North American otter in four different images. Limited availability at some local post offices or the USPS website while supplies last. |
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Our Lady of Guápulo (2020) (Free 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime) (Lowest Price; Shipping Speed & Cost Varies) This Christmas stamp painted by an unknown artist depicts the Virgin Mary looking down at an adorned Christ Child. Limited availability at some local post offices or the USPS website while supplies last. |
Online Only: Older Forever Christmas Stamps
The following stamp designs are no longer sold at local post offices or on the USPS website. Since they are forever stamps they are still valid postage even though postage rates have risen since their initial printing. They are available exclusively online from retail websites such as Amazon and Ebay:
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Nativity (2016)
A popular Christmas stamp, this simple-yet-elegant nativity stamp features a depiction of the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger. |
Custom Christmas Themed Stamps
Custom postage was a great way to personalize the outside of your holiday cards and Minted offered over 3,000 Christmas-themed postage stamps in contrast to the USPS handful of designs. Sadly, Minted is no longer selling postage after the USPS ended its custom postage program in the summer of 2020.
2023 Postage Rates
The amount of postage you need to send your Christmas mailings can vary depending upon the weight, dimensions and other related factors. Generally most mailings will require a one ounce stamp but the table below lists all the of the rates for common holiday mailings. (If you're still not sure which rate you need our postage calculator will tell you the exact postage rate you’ll need based on your letter’s weight and dimensions to avoid a “return to sender” disaster.)
| Mailpiece | 1 oz Envelope | 2 oz Envelope | Postcard | "Non-Machinable" |
| Postage Rate | $0.63 | $0.87 | $0.48 | Additional $0.40 |
(1 oz) One Ounce Letters
The amount of postage needed for one ounce letters (most mail) in 2023 is $0.63. Any “forever” stamp is valid postage for 1oz mailings no matter when it was purchased.
(2 oz) Two Ounce Letters
The USPS has no holiday-themed two ounce stamps (currently $0.87). Minted used to offer 3,000+ custom postage stamps for two ounce letters but custom Christmas stamps have been discontinued.
Postcard Stamps
The USPS has no Christmas postcard stamps (currently $0.48) featuring holiday themes. The only postcard stamps available form the USPS in 2022 depict barns and coral reefs. Minted used to offer custom postage for postcards but custom Christmas stamps have been discontinued.
Non-Machinable Letters (Including Square Envelopes)
Square envelopes are considered “non-machinable” by the USPS and require the base postage rate plus additional postage (currently $0.39) to be mailed. So to send a one ounce square envelope you’ll need a $1.03 stamp ($0.63 + $0.40). There are no $1.03 stamps with holiday themes.