USPS Announces Temporary Price Change For 2026 Holiday Shipping Season
September 1, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service filed notice August 25, 2026 with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season. The planned change for peak season, which was approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would affect prices on the following retail and commercial domestic competitive parcels: Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM), USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. No other products or services would be affected. The temporary rates would go into effect at midnight CT on Oct. 4 and remain in place until midnight CT on Jan. 17, 2027.
This seasonal adjustment will bring prices for the Postal Service’s retail and commercial customers in line with competitive practices. As a part of the Postal Service’s transformation plan, these temporary changes will support the organization in achieving our public service mission — providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week — in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term, just as the U.S. Congress has intended.
The complete Postal Service price filings with prices for all products can be found on the PRC website under the Daily Listings section at prc.gov/dockets/daily.
For the Shipping Services filing, see Docket No. CP2026-10.
