The list of ship decommissionings in 1876 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1876.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 April |  United States Navy
|
Pinta | screw tug | laid up, reactivated 1878[1] | ||
| 8 June | United States Navy
|
Colorado | steam screw frigate | sold | ||
| 13 July | United States Navy
|
Saco | gunboat | sold | ||
| 26 July | United States Navy
|
Congress | Screw sloop | sold[2] |