USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season

USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season

The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.

USPS Pushes Holiday Rates Higher With 8% Temporary Increase Still In Place

USPS is proposing another round of holiday package rate increases for 2026, with some commercial hikes significantly larger than last year.The temporary increases would run from October 4, 2026 through January 17, 2027 and cover Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select.The changes have been approved by the Postal Service's governors but remain subject to review by the Postal Regulatory Commission. USPS says the in…

USPS plans holiday rate hikes

Shipping some holiday packages through the U.S. Postal Service could cost more during the 2026 holiday season, with proposed retail increases ranging from 50 cents to $20.80. The Postal Service announced Aug. 25 that it is seeking temporary price increases for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. The proposal does not change prices for other USPS products or services. If favorably reviewed by the Postal…

U.S. Postal Service Announces Temporary Price Change for 2026 Holiday Shipping Season

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday season