Postal Service Issues Commemorative Stamp for Hanukkah
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing its ninth Hanukkah stamp, continuing a tradition of honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday. The stamp will commemorate the festival observed by millions worldwide.
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced the issuance of its ninth commemorative stamp dedicated to Hanukkah. This release continues the postal service's ongoing tradition of recognizing significant cultural and religious holidays observed within the United States and internationally.
Hanukkah, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days. The stamp serves as a visual representation of this important Jewish celebration.
The first-day-of-issue event for the stamp is yet to be announced, but the release typically occurs in advance of the holiday, which falls in late November or December according to the Gregorian calendar.
This Hanukkah stamp is part of a broader series by USPS that honors diverse religious and cultural observances, including stamps previously issued for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Eid al-Fitr.