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

According to the USPS, the changes will take effect on Jan. 18, 2026. Priority Mail Service prices will increase by around ...

Mail could take longer — and cost more. The United States Postal Service is changing postmark rules and shipping prices in ...

Here's what to know about 2026 Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps and USPS shipping rates ...

This is noteworthy because the Postal Service hiked stamp prices in five consecutive Januarys from 2020 to 2024.

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) implemented new procedures for dating mail on Dec. 24, postmarking letters and packages with ...

A four-ounce package sent via USPS Ground Advantage will rise 21% from $4.20 to $5.09 starting January 18, 2026, part of ...

The order does not require private businesses to close or provide paid time off. Despite the expanded federal holiday ...

On New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026, there is no mail delivery or collection, as the post office observes this day as a holiday.

If you're mailing any time-sensitive documents, you may want to mail it earlier than usual under the agency's new postmark ...

What is new at the post office in 2026? Here's what to know about Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps ...