Prepared for the holidays through significant investments in modernized facilities and processing equipment Service standards updates allows for 2–3-day turnaround within the same regional service areas Less than three days, on average, to deliver mail and packages USPS remains the most affordable way to ship mail and packages WASHINGTON — 10/22/25 – The Postal Service […]
Self-service options available in retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed WASHINGTON — 10/07/25 – The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 13. Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express items will be delivered on the holiday, and regular mail delivery and […]
Post Office visits will be faster, easier and more intuitive WASHINGTON, DC — 9/30/25 – The U.S. Postal Service is transforming the customer experience by introducing redesigned, technology-forward lobbies in retail locations nationwide. These modernized spaces are making it faster, easier and more convenient than ever for customers to ship and pick up mail and […]
Postmaster General David Steiner confirms no price increase for Market Dominant products in January 2026 Delivering For America plan continues progress in controlling costs Postal Service prices remain among the most affordable in the world WASHINGTON — 9/24/25 – A recommendation by Postmaster General David Steiner not to raise prices in January 2026 for Market […]
USPS – 9/22/25 – Stamp Encore, the contest that lets the public vote to bring back a favorite release, ends at midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The Postal Service chose 25 stamp panes from some of its bestselling and most popular recent releases for the contest, which is part of the organization’s 250th anniversary celebration. […]
8/26/25 – On Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, the Postal Service filed a notice in the Federal Register with a proposal to add new language to the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). Specifically, the Postal Service proposes to add Section 608.11, “Postmarks and Postal Possession.” The proposed DMM addition […]
WASHINGTON — 8/26/25 – As the U.S. Postal Service proudly marks its 250th Anniversary, an often-overlooked yet iconic element of the organization’s rich history takes center stage: the evolution of the letter carrier’s hat. From the earliest days of mail delivery to the modern era, these hats have been more than just headwear — they […]
Boston 2026 stamps issued at the Great American Stamp Show SCHAUMBURG, IL — 8/14/25 – The Postal Service released the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show stamps at the Great American Stamp Show today. For one week in May 2026, the world capital of stamp collecting will be the Boston 2026 World Expo, the 12th international […]
The adjustments will be in place for the holiday shipping season 8/8/25 – The Postal Service has notified the Postal Regulatory Commission of temporary price changes for some package services for the holiday shipping season. The planned adjustments, which the USPS governors approved Aug. 7, will affect prices on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS […]
WASHINGTON — The below remarks are as prepared for delivery by Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner during the open session meeting of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors on Aug. 7, 2025. Thank you, Chairwoman McReynolds, and thanks to those in attendance and listening today. Since this is my first open session of the […]