The postal service previously announced that priority mail would increase by 6.6 percent on January 18. Meanwhile, the priority main express service is surging 5.1 percent, ground advantage is climbing by 7.8 percent, and parcel select by 6 percent.

USPS makes more changes to cut costs, improve service in 2026. Know how postmarks work to avoid late fees on bills, taxes. When do price changes start?

Postmark dates for mail sent through the USPS may no longer match when you mail items due to operational changes. Manual postmarks will still be available at retail locations for free.

Plan ahead for the several federal holidays when mail delivery will be limited to priority express items only.

The U.S. Postal Service’s most budget-friendly shipping option, USPS Ground Advantage, is seeing the biggest price hike.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a new forever stamp, which is one of many new designs featured in the Postal Service’s broader 2026 stamp lineup, which includes ones honoring iconic figures, cultural milestones, historic events, wildlife, and American landmarks.

A group of U.S. senators is voicing concern over U.S. Postal Service processing changes and what those could mean for voting with mail ballots.