The U.S. Postal Service announced an August filing for temporary holiday-season price changes on selected domestic package services. The notice covers Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select, with adjustments that vary by product, weight, zone, and customer category.
The August 25 release described a proposed period beginning October 4, 2026, and ending January 17, 2027, subject to favorable review by the Postal Regulatory Commission. USPS said the changes were intended to address additional handling costs during peak demand.
This summary describes that filing rather than confirming the rate for a particular shipment. Customers and businesses should check the current USPS price tables and their chosen service before buying postage. The source release links to the regulatory filing and Postal Explorer resources containing the detailed schedules.