The USPS 2026 Diwali Stamp Announcement details the United States Postal Service’s second Diwali-themed Forever stamp, which is scheduled for release in October 2026. 
Key Details
  • Design: Features a vibrant, colorful rangoli floor pattern made from materials like flower petals, chalk, and rice powder.
  • Artist: Created by Houston-area artist Sangita Bhutada and photographed by Bijay Dixit.

The word “Diwali” is a contraction of “Deepavali”, originating from the Sanskrit word Dīpāvalī (दीपावली) which can be traow of Lights”. Hence the Diwali Festival is also called the “Festival of Lights”. Diwali is the name for the festival in North-India. In South-India the festival is called “Deepavali”.

 

 

Among the most important holidays on the Hindu calendar, the annual autumn festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Diwali is usually observed over five days; in 2026, the main day of the festival will be Nov. 8.

This second Diwali stamp issued by USPS features a rangoli, a vibrant floor pattern traditionally made from materials such as colored rice powder, chalk and flower petals and believed to bring good luck.

Photographed by Bijay Dixit, the rangoli was created by artist Sangita Bhutada, a native of India and longtime resident of the Houston area who has been a practitioner of this ancient folk art for nearly 30 years. The stamp was designed by Jennifer Arnold, and William J. Gicker was the art director. The Diwali stamp will be released in October.

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