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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is temporarily increasing prices for certain shipping services during the upcoming holiday season. Starting at midnight Central Time on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the price adjustments will apply to Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Parcel Select, and USPS Ground Advantage services. These changes will remain in effect until midnight Central Time on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The USPS announced that the price hikes are intended to help cover extra handling costs and align prices with competitive practices. Retail customers will see increases ranging from $0.40 to $7 for various weight categories and zones. For example, Priority Mail shipments for Zones 5-9 will see a $0.90 increase for 0-3 pounds and a $7 increase for 26-70 pounds.
The USPS stated that these adjustments are part of its Delivering for America 10-year plan, which aims to modernize the postal network and ensure long-term financial sustainability. The Postal Regulatory Commission has approved the temporary rates, which will impact both retail and commercial customers.
To ensure timely delivery of holiday shipments, the USPS recommends sending parcels by mid-December. The agency has set specific deadlines for different services, such as December 17 for USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail, and December 20 for Priority Mail Express.
For more details on the temporary price changes, customers can visit the USPS's official site.