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Sept. 23, 2023

USPS Commemorates ‘Date meets Zip’ Distinction in Irvine

Special Envelopes, Postmark to Highlight Once-a-Century Alignment

Irvine Dste meets ZIP postmark

What:

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Irvine Harvest Station Post Office will commemorate a once-a-century alignment of the date on the calendar--9.26.23--with its ZIP Code--92623.

The alignment of calendar dates with ZIP Codes occurs only once a century and in relatively few locations nationwide.

The alignment will be marked by a special postmark that features a “92623 Date Meets Zip” designation available at the Irvine Harvest Station to cancel mailable items presented by its customers.

Irvine residents are invited to visit their Post Office to enjoy refreshments, obtain the commemorative cancellation and to purchase postal products available while supplies last.

“We’re excited and honored to host this rare event a century in the making,” said Irvine Postmaster Lam Le “It recognizes the unique ties between USPS and our community. As outlined in USPS’s Delivering for America plan, we are committed to serving the changing needs of our customers nationwide.”

Who:

Irvine Postmaster Lam Le
Santa Ana Postal Customer Council

When:

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

  • Refreshments at Irvine Harvest Station– while supplies last
  • Sale of envelopes & special postmark – all day

Where:

Irvine Harvest Station Post Office
17192 Murphy Ave
Irvine, CA 92623

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