Next time you go to the post office to send a package, you'll likely find that prices are higher as the United States Postal Service (USPS) is officially moving forward with price increases this week.

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

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

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it will increase shipping prices starting Jan. 18, 2026.

Mark your calendars for January 18, 2026, when USPS will increase shipping rates across popular services like Priority Mail ...

The Postal Regulatory Commission finds more flexibility to set higher mail prices didn’t help USPS address its long-term financial problems.

If you’re looking to mail a letter anytime soon, you’re in luck. Instead of the usual twice-yearly increases in stamp prices, the U.S. Postal Service has decided to forego increasing the price of ...

According to the USPS, the changes will take effect on Jan. 18, 2026. Priority Mail Service prices will increase by around 6.6%, Priority Mail Express Service prices will increase by 5.1%, USPS Ground ...

Starting in 2026, USPS postmarks may no longer show the day mail was dropped off, which could cause documents to appear late ...

USPS plans to raise shipping rates on Jan. 18, 2026, pending regulatory approval. Increases include 6.6% for Priority Mail and 7.8% for USPS Ground Advantage. Mailing prices, including First-Class ...

The Unites States Postal Service is making changes for 2026, including the postmark process — which could mean late fees and penalties for anyone mailing time-sensitive documents such as tax returns ...