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USPS to Raise Holiday Shipping Prices Oct. 4, 2026

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 3:25 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Postal Service will temporarily raise holiday shipping prices on Oct. 4, 2026.
The increase applies to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select.
In Zones 5-9, retail Priority Mail adds $1 for packages up to 3 lb and up to $9.10 for 26-70 lb.
USPS warned the nor’easter may delay mail in New Jersey, Delaware, and other Northeast states.

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U.S. Postal Service will temporarily raise holiday shipping prices on Oct. 4, 2026.
The increase applies to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select.
In Zones 5-9, retail Priority Mail adds $1 for packages up to 3 lb and up to $9.10 for 26-70 lb.
USPS warned the nor’easter may delay mail in New Jersey, Delaware, and other Northeast states.