Stamps on the Weekend
Most post offices close on Sunday. Stores, kiosks and online orders fill the gap.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- USPS location finderOfficial site · tools.usps.com
- USPS online stamp storeOfficial site · store.usps.com
- Search AmazonLive search · amazon.com
- Google ShoppingLive search · google.com
Grocery stores and pharmacies often sell books of 20 Forever stamps. Ask at the register or customer service desk.
Some bank ATMs and post office kiosks sell stamps around the clock. Contract postal units inside stores follow the host store's hours.
Professional insight
Postal clerks point weekend buyers to the location finder's hour filters. It shows kiosks and retail partners too.
- Filter the finder for Saturday or Sunday hours.
- Larger post offices often keep lobby kiosks open late.
- Stores usually sell full books, not single stamps.
- Forever stamps stay valid after price increases.
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Weekend stamp options
| Option | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Main post office counter | Often open, shorter hours | Usually closed |
| Post office self-service kiosk | Often available | Lobby access varies |
| Grocery store or pharmacy | Store hours | Store hours |
| Bank ATM that sells stamps | Varies by branch | Varies by branch |
| USPS online store | Order any time | Order any time |
Types
Forever stamps
First-Class one ounce letters in the US. Valid at any future rate.
Additional ounce
Add to a Forever stamp for heavier letters.
Postcard stamps
Lower value, for standard size postcards only.
Global Forever
One ounce letters to other countries.
Red flags
- Online stamps sold well below face value.
- Loose stamps with no backing or booklet.
- Seller cannot say if the stamps are genuine USPS issue.
- Odd colors or blurry printing on the stamp.
Common questions
- Are post offices open on Sunday?
- Most are not. Some open during the holiday rush.
- Can I buy a single stamp at a store?
- Usually not. Stores tend to sell full books of 20.
- Do stamps ordered online ship on weekends?
- You can order any time. Delivery follows normal mail days.