William Lipovsky
While U.S. Post Offices aren’t open on Sundays, USPS self-service kiosks offer a convenient way to buy stamps and send mail outside of regular business hours.[1]
Several major retailers like Walmart and Kroger also sell stamps, allowing you to complete multiple errands in one stop.[2][3]
Below, I list where to buy stamps on Sundays (including available quantities).
What I Recommend
The best place to buy stamps on Sunday is your local U.S. Post Office. Although Post Offices close on Sundays, most lobbies are open and have self-service kiosks that sell stamps and postage for parcels.[4]
While you’re there, you can also drop off letters or parcels for USPS to process the next day.[4]
You can immediately apply the postage and drop your item in the dropbox instead of waiting for pickup or making an extra trip to the post office on a weekday.[4]
If your local Post Office doesn’t have a self-service kiosk, Walmart will likely be your best option; it’s local to most and is typically open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays.[2]
The List
You can buy postage stamps at the register at the following places. Stamps are typically available for purchase during regular business hours, seven days a week.
I confirmed this information by contacting customer service representatives for each company and viewing online policy documentation.
The list below is in order beginning with the best options based on convenience and widespread availability.
USPS Self-Service Kiosks
- Quantity: Any amount from two to 200;[5] you can also select additional services, such as weighing packages and printing shipping labels.[4] Note that lobby hours and self-service kiosk availability vary by Post Office.[4][6]
- Find a location
Walmart
- Quantity: Book of 20 stamps[2]
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Kroger
- Quantity: Book of 20 stamps[3]
- Find a location
Office Depot/OfficeMax
- Quantity: Book of 20 and roll of 100 stamps[7][8]
- Find a location
Staples
- Quantity: Varies by store[9]
- Find a location
Albertsons
- Quantity: Book of 20 stamps[10]
- Find a location
Publix
- Quantity: Book of 20 stamps[11]
- Find a location
Sam’s Club
- Quantity: Book of 20 and roll of 100 stamps; note that you need a membership to shop at Sam’s Club.[12][13][14]
- Find a location
Costco
- Quantity: Roll of 100 stamps; you’ll grab a pull card marked for stamps at the checkout register and receive the stamps after making payment. Note that you need a membership to shop at Costco.[15][16]
- Find a location
Tip: U.S. postage stamps that are severely damaged are not valid, so be sure to keep them somewhere safe until you send your mail.[17]
Places That Don’t Sell Stamps
In the course of my research, I found that the following businesses don’t sell stamps on any day of the week.
I confirmed this by contacting several store locations for each retailer.
FAQ
You can use the USPS locator. Tap “Show Filters,” then mark “Self-Service Kiosk” and search for nearby locations.[6]
Forever stamps don’t have an amount printed on them and you can continue to use them to mail letters even after postage prices rise.[1]
If your letter weighs more than one ounce, you will need additional postage.[23]
In Summary
Although the United States Post Office closes on Sundays, you can still purchase stamps at one of its self-service kiosks in the lobby.[1]
You can also purchase stamps on Sundays at several major retailers, such as Kroger and Walmart.[10][2]
If you have any additional questions or want to share your experience buying stamps, feel free to leave a note in the comments section below.
