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What Are the New Canada Post Stamps for 2026, and Where Can You Buy Them?
Canada Post stamps cost $1.24 each in a booklet and $1.44 for a single stamp in 2026. That's for a letter or postcard mailed within Canada.
But stamps are also tiny pieces of art, and 2026 has had some good ones: hip hop pioneers, wolves, sugar shacks and cherry blossoms. Here's everything in one place: what a stamp costs in Canada right now, which one to use, the new Canada Post stamps released this year, and where to buy them.
How much is a stamp in Canada? (2026 prices)
| Where you're mailing | Up to 30 g | Over 30 g to 50 g |
|---|---|---|
| Within Canada (booklet or coil) | $1.24 | $1.75 |
| Within Canada (single stamp) | $1.44 | $1.75 |
| To the United States | $1.75 | $2.61 |
| International | $3.65 | $5.21 |
These are Canada Post prices for standard-size mail, which covers regular letters, cards and postcards. Prices are before tax. Stamp prices keep rising as Canada Post mail volume falls: about 2 billion letters in 2025, down from 5.5 billion in 2006.
Saving tip: buy stamps in a booklet or coil. You pay $1.24 per stamp instead of $1.44, which is 20 cents off every letter.
What is a Permanent "P" stamp?
Most Canada Post stamps don't show a price. Instead they have a P where the price would be. That's a Permanent stamp, and it's always worth the current domestic rate, even after prices go up.
A booklet of Permanent stamps you bought in 2024 still mails a letter across Canada today. That's why stocking up before a price increase is a smart move.
Stamps with a printed value (like $1.75 or $3.65) are worth only that amount. To make up a bigger rate, combine stamps until they add up.
Which stamp do I need?
- A letter or card within Canada: one domestic (P) stamp
- A postcard within Canada: one domestic (P) stamp. Canada Post charges postcards the same as letters. See how much is a postcard stamp
- A letter or postcard to the US: a US stamp ($1.75)
- Anywhere else in the world: an International stamp ($3.65)
- Heavier than 30 g (thick cards, several pages): you'll need the 30–50 g rate
Not sure where the stamp goes? Top right corner. Our guide to how to address a postcard shows the full layout.
New Canada Post stamps in 2026
Canada Post releases new stamp designs throughout the year. Here are the 2026 stamp releases so far, all Permanent domestic stamps unless noted:
| Released | Stamp | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 | Black History Month: Hip Hop | Booklet of 6 |
| Mar 2 | Flowers: Cherry Blossoms | Booklet of 10, coil of 50, souvenir sheet |
| Mar 10 | Eid | Booklet of 6 |
| Mar 19 | Sugar Shacks | Booklet of 6 |
| May 4 | Canada Post Community Foundation | Booklet of 10 (P + 10¢ donation) |
| Jun 5 | Places of Pride | Booklet of 8 |
| Jun 11 | Blood Donation | Booklet of 6 |
| Jun 19 | Indigenous Leaders | Booklet of 6 |
| Jul 17 | Royal Canadian Legion | Booklet of 6 |
| Aug 13 | Wolves | Booklet of 8 |
| Sep 10 | Quilts | Booklet of 6 |
| Sep 29 | Truth and Reconciliation | — |
A few favourites:
- Hip Hop (Black History Month). Celebrates the Canadian hip hop pioneers who shaped the country's music and culture.
- Wolves. Four wolf species found in Canada, released in a booklet of 8.
- Sugar Shacks. Scenes from Quebec's temps des sucres, the maple sugaring season.
- Cherry Blossoms. The yearly flower stamp, and one of the easiest to find as a coil.
- Royal Canadian Legion. Marks the Legion's 100th anniversary.
Coming later in 2026
Canada Post has also announced a trio of jack-o'-lantern stamps for October, a Remembrance Day stamp on the secret missions of Chinese Canadians in Asia, and holiday stamps for Diwali, Hanukkah and Christmas. Holiday stamps usually land in the fall, so grab them early if you send cards.
Where to buy stamps in Canada
- Post offices and postal counters. Many are inside pharmacies and grocery stores
- Convenience stores and pharmacies that sell stamps at the checkout
- The Canada Post online shop, which has every current design, souvenir sheets and collector items
Collectors should look for souvenir sheets and first day covers, which Canada Post sells for most new issues.
Will Canada Post stamp prices go up again?
Probably. Prices rose about 25% in January 2025, when a booklet stamp went from $0.99 to $1.24. In late 2025, Canada Post warned that more increases were likely in 2026. As of October 3, 2026, the prices above are still current on Canada Post's site. If you mail a lot, Permanent stamps bought now protect you from the next hike.
Or send mail without buying stamps
Stamps are fun. Hunting for them when you just want to send one postcard is not.
With Mango Postal, you design a postcard on your phone and we print it, add postage and mail it anywhere in Canada or the US. It's $4.99 CAD + $0.99 shipping, and it arrives in a free protective envelope. Here's how to send a postcard online.
FAQ
How much is a stamp in Canada in 2026?
$1.24 per stamp in a booklet or coil, or $1.44 for a single stamp, for a standard letter or postcard mailed within Canada.
How much is a stamp to the US from Canada?
$1.75 for a standard letter or postcard up to 30 g.
How much is an international stamp in Canada?
$3.65 for a standard letter or postcard up to 30 g.
Do Permanent stamps expire?
No. A Permanent (P) stamp is always worth the current domestic rate, no matter when you bought it.
Can I use two domestic stamps to mail to the US?
Yes, as long as the total covers the rate. Two P stamps are worth $2.48 at booklet prices, which covers the $1.75 US rate.
What are the new Canada Post stamps for 2026?
2026 releases include Hip Hop, Cherry Blossoms, Eid, Sugar Shacks, Places of Pride, Blood Donation, Indigenous Leaders, Royal Canadian Legion, Wolves, Quilts and Truth and Reconciliation. Halloween, Remembrance Day and holiday stamps are expected later in the year.
Where can you buy Canada Post stamps?
At post offices and postal counters (many are inside pharmacies and grocery stores), at convenience stores and pharmacies that sell them at the checkout, or from the Canada Post online shop. For what each stamp costs, see how much is a postcard stamp.
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