USPS 2026 Temporary Holiday Rate Increase
When does it start? October 4th, 2026
When does it end? January 17th, 2027
How does it affect me?
International USPS Services and Media Mail are not affected
USPS Ground Advantage (under 1lb):
| Cubic Tier | Zones 1-4 | Zones 5-9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 - 0.3 lb | $0.40 increase | $0.55 increase |
| 0.4 - 0.9 lb | $0.65 increase | $1.05 increase |
| 1.0 lb | $1.05 increase | $1.75 increase |
USPS Ground Advantage (1-70lbs):
| Weight | Zones 1-4 | Zones 5-9 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 lbs | $0.40 increase | $0.55 increase |
| 4-10 lbs | $0.65 increase | $1.05 increase |
| 11-25 lbs | $1.05 increase | $1.75 increase |
| 26-70 lbs | $3.15 increase | $7.70 increase |
Priority Mail (0-70lbs):
| Weight | Zones 1-4 | Zones 5-9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 lb | $0.40 increase | $0.85 increase |
| 4-10 lb | $0.65 increase | $1.75 increase |
| 11-25 lb | $1.05 increase | $3.85 increase |
| 26-70 lb | $3.15 increase | $9.10 increase |
More info on this rate increase can be found at the USPS's Newsroom