Halloween stamp issue features hand-carved pumpkins that capture the spirit of the season
SMOKY LAKE, AB, Oct. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- Canada Post today unveiled a new stamp issue celebrating one of Halloween's most enduring symbols: the jack-o'-lantern. Featuring three specially designed, hand-carved characters, the images are a playful tribute to Halloween.
For generations, jack-o'-lanterns have been a hallmark of Halloween, lighting doorsteps and windowsills with eerie grins and flickering faces. This stamp issue celebrates that time-honoured ritual with three character-driven pumpkins – the Mummy, the Witch and the Monster – that embody the playful thrills and chills of spooky season.
About the stamps
The booklet cover sets an eerie tone with dramatic, illuminated pumpkins in a dark, atmospheric setting, while the booklet interior reveals a crooked grin emerging from a cluster of pumpkins and gourds. The stamp issue was designed by Kristine Do, featuring photography by Maya Visnyei, pumpkin carving by Zac Flavelle and prop styling by Catherine Doherty. The issue was printed by Colour Innovations.
This stamp issue includes a booklet of six Permanent™ domestic rate stamps and an Official First Day Cover. The cancellation mark is from Smoky Lake, known as the "Pumpkin Capital of Alberta" and home to the annual Great White North Pumpkin Weigh‑Off & Fair. The cancellation mark is in the shape of a jack-o'-lantern.
The stamps and collectibles will be available at canadapost.ca and select postal outlets across Canada beginning October 13, 2026.
For images of the stamps and other products, and more resources:
- External folder with high-resolution images
- Short animated video featuring the three stamps
- Social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
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