PhilaBrig26 - Stamp Day
Overview
Intro
National Stamp Exhibition, Level II, for Stamp Day, featuring special exhibitions and presentations by philatelic clubs
National Stamp Exhibition, Level II, for Stamp Day, featuring special exhibitions and presentations by philatelic clubs
The Upper Valais Philatelic Society will host the National Stamp Exhibition for “Stamp Day” from November 19–21, 2026 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Simplonhalle in Brig. The organizers expect approximately 1,000 visitors from all over Switzerland and neighboring countries.
Swiss Post will issue a commemorative stamp featuring a regional motif, along with a special postmark. Additional products from Swiss Post for the occasion include a first-day cover and a picture postcard.
Admission to the exhibition is free—all interested visitors are warmly welcome.
Supporting Program
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Special Block Release Day: Presentation at Stockalper Castle
Friday, November 20, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Exhibition and stamp fair
11:00 a.m.: Book launch: Colors and Nuances of the Issues from 1862–1908—Seated Helvetia (perforated) & Standing Helvetia; Authors: Roland Kohli & Miklos Toth
2:00 p.m.: Lecture: 7e Journée Philatélique Romande
6:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
For more information, visit: https://philabrig26.ch/
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Event dates
- 20 November 2026
Discover the surroundings
Simplonhalle
Rhonesandstrasse 18A
3900
Brig
Switzerland