Stamps
Lunar New Year 2026
Swiss Post is celebrating the Lunar New Year 2026 with two special stamps. The colourful design marks the Year of the Horse and combines symbolism, art and festivity over a small surface.
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The stamps capture the horse's energy and agility that will shape the New Year in 2026 in the Chinese zodiac. Striking colours attract immediate attention, while fine details such as patterns and flower motifs combine Chinese tradition with Swiss folk art. Every shade is deliberately chosen to convey the liveliness, joy and festivity of the Lunar New Year. The decorative format of the special sheet itself makes it a mini festival on paper, which can be hung up decoratively like a small lantern. The design not only invites you to collect a piece of culture, but to experience it visibly in the room. The special stamps celebrate the Lunar New Year, and also offer collectors, travellers and others interested a tangible piece of culture; a work of art that combines traditional symbolism with modern design and makes the Year of the Horse visible in Switzerland.
The “Lunar New Year 2026” stamps are not part of the official stamp issuing programme. However, they are included in the “Helvetia+” subscription.
What is Helvetia Plus?
Swiss Post frequently issues stamps on special themes that are not included in the regular programme. These are dedicated to current trends, new films or exciting events. In the future, these stamps will be issued under the name “Helvetia Plus” - identified on the stamps by the lettering “Helvetia+”.
Technical information
Sales
Philately: from 22.1.2026 to 31.1.2027 or while stocks last
Branches: from 22.1.2026 to 31.1.2027 or while stocks last
Validity
Unlimited from 22.1.2026
Printing
Offset, 6-colour; Cartor Security Printing, Meaucé-La Loupe, France
Formats
Stamp: 32.5 x 40 mm
Sheet: 82 x 270 mm (open), 82 x 135 mm (folded)
5 rows of 2 stamps
Paper
White stamp paper, with optical brightener, matt gummed, 110 gm2
Perforation
Serpentine cut
Design
Catherine Pearson, Lausanne