National Postcard Week
May 3-9, 2026
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Today's National Postcard Week (NPCW) was the brainchild of John H. McClintock, DeeDee Parker, Roy Cox, Richard Novick and others. It began in 1984 as a way to promote deltiology. In the early years, most of the postcards were made by the many clubs around the country, but today more cards are created by individuals.
2014-2023: Demaris Swint has organized this event.
In 2024, Clarissa Ferraris & Emery Heuermann as organizers
In 2025 Emery Heuermann as organizer
In 2026: the organizers are Clarissa Ferraris , Dede Horan and Raina van Setter
National Postcard Week 2026 is May 3-9
Mail the postcards during that week
Not before or after!!
Registration form: CLOSED Deadline for registration was March 1, 2026
Any questions write to NPCW24@gmail.com
A final list was e-mailed to you and reminders will be sent later
ATTENTION!! Participants, you should have received an email from NPCW24@gmail.com; Check your spam if you do not see it.
How to send postcards: Naked or envelope?
Return address on the front or the back?
How to write the addresses? (tips to print them)
Cancellation of postcards... some tips to hand cancellation
Guidelines
NEW LOGO: can be used on your postcards for the event: Click here to get the JPG format or PNG format
NEW LOGO: can be used on your postcards for the event: Click here to get the JPG format or PNG format
Designed by Evita Martina
This logo was created on February 13, 2026 to represent NPCW – National Postcard Week, an annual celebration that began in 1984.
The purpose of the design is to promote the hobby of deltiology (postcard collecting) and to celebrate the timeless art of sending postcards.
The circular layout is inspired by a traditional postal cancellation mark, symbolizing the journey of mail through the postal system.
The incorporated postage stamp featuring a mailbox represents the act of sending and receiving postcards — a central theme of National Postcard Week.
The bold “NPCW” lettering serves as the focal point, ensuring immediate recognition of the event, while the overall vintage postal aesthetic reflects the history and tradition behind postcard collecting.
The main goal of the logo is to visually represent NPCW in a way that honors both the collectors and the meaningful act of mailing postcards
Whether the postcard you receive is intricate and professionally designed or handmade with love, just remember
National Postcard Week is all about the joy of sharing and receiving
as we celebrate this wonderful week-long postal holiday together!
History and more presented by the organizers: Clarissa, Dede and Raina
Edited by Allan and posted on the Wichita Postcard Club YouTube channel
To participate: Read carefully the guidelines. Some information was changed from previous years
Pick a theme! Create a design! Be creative and original - Read the guidelines & check Resources;
Print 100 (or 25 if you select to send to a smaller list) of ONE design. (Popular size 3.5” x 5.5” or 4”x6”; 90 lb. to 110lb. cardstock.)
Mail all the postcards during the NPCW!! VERY IMPORTANT
To exchange and collect other NPCW postcards, Register to receive the participants' list
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