On 28 November, bpost presents its 2026 stamp collection, a celebration of Belgium's great stories told on miniature canvases. The new collection takes you on a journey through art, heritage, and the memorable moments that shape the Kingdom. It proves that the biggest stories are sometimes told in the smallest spaces — each stamp is a window into a universe, a travelling work of art.
5 Experiences You Don't Want to Miss in 2026
Warhol in your letterbox
Pop Art lands on your envelopes! Ten iconic works, including those of the legendary Andy Warhol, are brought together in a unique art booklet — a rare opportunity to own a piece of this revolutionary artistic movement.
Hats off to the artist!
Dive into the extravagant world of internationally renowned Belgian milliner Elvis Pompilio. Five of his most memorable creations — worn by stars and royal families — are turned into miniature artworks for your envelopes. Fashion has never been this accessible.
Listen to nature
The woodpeckers in Belgium's forests have a message for you. Thanks to an integrated QR code, the new stamps dedicated to the picids let you hear their characteristic drumming — an immersive experience connecting paper to wildlife.
A royal birthday
Princess Elisabeth turns 25. To celebrate the heir to the throne, bpost unveils a modern, vibrant portrait — revealed only as her birthday approaches. A tribute to the new generation of monarchy.
Goal!
The world of football on a round stamp! As the world vibrates with excitement for the Football World Cup, bpost marks the moment with a special issue.
A Collection That Tells the Story of Belgium
Beyond these highlights, the 2026 collection is a journey through what has shaped — and continues to shape — Belgium: its railway history with 100 years of SNCB, its scientific excellence through a tribute to inventor Paul Janssen, and its social engagement with stamps dedicated to the King Baudouin Foundation, highlighting five concrete forms of giving.
26 January 2026
The first release of the year brings photography, fashion, rail heritage and philanthropy to the philatelic stage.
Unseen 19th-Century Photography
Two centuries of photography meet the letter: this sheet presents rare, unseen 19th-century images, celebrated as milestone of Belgium's photographic heritage.
Elvis Pompilio — Hats Off!
Five of the internationally renowned Belgian milliner's most memorable creations, worn by stars and royal families, become miniature artworks for your envelopes.
100 Years of the National Railway Company of Belgium (SNCB)
A century of rail in Belgium, from historic locomotives to the modern network that connects the Kingdom — a tribute to one of Europe's oldest railways.
50 Years of the King Baudouin Foundation
Stamps dedicated to the King Baudouin Foundation highlight five concrete forms of giving — celebrating half a century of philanthropy in Belgium.
13 April 2026
Spring brings the 70th anniversary of the EUROPA stamp, the much-awaited Pop Art booklet, ladybugs, and a double royal anniversary.
70th Anniversary of the EUROPA Stamp
Seven decades of EUROPA stamps connecting the continent. Belgium joins the anniversary celebrations with a commemorative sheet.
"Pop Art" Art Booklet
The highlight of the year for art lovers. Ten iconic Pop Art works — including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Tom Wesselmann, Evelyne Axell and Martial Raysse — in a unique art booklet.
Ladybugs
Belgium's beloved ladybugs take over the stamp sheet — a delightful, colourful nature issue.
Queen Elisabeth: Two Anniversaries, One Royal Legacy
A tribute honouring two royal anniversaries, one royal legacy — the Queen Elisabeth legacy and the famous international music competition.
15 June 2026
Science, sport and skate culture arrive mid-year, alongside the new royal effigy of H.M. King Philippe for Europe and World stamps.
Belgian Inventors: Paul Janssen
Paul Janssen, the Belgian inventor whose work transformed medicine worldwide, is honoured for his scientific excellence.
Goal! (Football World Cup)
The world of football on a round stamp! As the world vibrates with excitement for the Football World Cup, bpost marks the moment with this special issue.
50 Years of the National Geographic Institute
Half a century of mapping Belgium — the National Geographic Institute celebrates with a cartography-themed sheet.
Skate Art
Urban culture hits the postbox — skateboards become canvases in this vibrant, contemporary sheet.
Royal Effigy for Europe and World Stamps: H.M. King Philippe
The new royal effigy of H.M. King Philippe appears on the EUROPA and World stamps and booklets.
31 August 2026
Summer ends with La Louvière's city squares, athletics, astronomy and a health awareness issue.
City Squares of La Louvière
The heritage of La Louvière — from the she-wolf landmark to the château, museum, church and boat lift — comes to life in this issue.
50th Edition of the Memorial Van Damme
Belgium's premier athletics meeting reaches its 50th edition — a landmark for sport lovers and collectors alike.
200th Anniversary of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
Two centuries of stargazing. The Royal Observatory of Belgium celebrates with an astronomical sheet spanning science and the stars.
Rheumatism
A health-awareness issue dedicated to rheumatism — raising visibility for a condition that affects millions across Europe.
26 October 2026
The year ends with a royal birthday, forest sounds, marine life, the colour blue and winter nature.
Princess Elisabeth Turns 25
To celebrate the heir to the throne's 25th birthday, bpost unveils a modern, vibrant portrait — teased here in a blurred preview and revealed as her birthday approaches.
Woodpeckers of Belgium
Belgium's woodpeckers (picids) get their own issue — with an integrated QR code that lets you hear their characteristic drumming. An immersive experience connecting paper to wildlife.
Seaweeds of the North Sea
Belgium's marine biodiversity in the spotlight — seaweeds of the North Sea, from the coastline collectors love to study.
The Language of Colour — Blue
A chromatic journey through the colour blue — from Folon to the Spix macaw, JP Lorand and the muscari flower.
Christmas Stamp: Winter Nature
The festive issue shows winter nature — the fox and the weasel in snow-covered Belgian landscapes, in stamp and booklet form.
Why This Collection Matters
From Andy Warhol's Pop Art to the drumming woodpeckers, from a royal birthday to a round football stamp, bpost's 2026 programme spans art, nature, fashion, sport and science. It is a varied, modern and thoroughly Belgian offering — one that rewards thematic collectors, EUROPA specialists, and anyone who appreciates stamps as small works of art.
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