USPS is bringing home the holidays

December 24, 2025 The Postal Service has entered the holiday season’s final stretch. Across the nation, employees are working hard to accept, process and deliver the last batch of holiday mail and packages. “This is the Postal Service’s busiest season, and it’s also a season that brings us so much joy. We love delivering holiday … Read more

USPS: Christmastime is here, Historians believe the holiday originated in Rome

December 23, 2025 Christmas, the annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is Thursday, Dec. 25. Historians believe the holiday originated in Rome in the year 336. As Christianity spread across the world, the celebration of Christmas became more widespread and the holiday evolved to include both religious and cultural traditions, such as exchanging … Read more

2025 NRLCA Holiday Message (video)

We want to say thank you to every rural carrier for the long hours, hard work, and dedication you show during the holidays. While this season brings joy to our communities, it also brings heavy workloads, challenging conditions, and added stress—and rural carriers rise to meet it every day. You deliver more than mail and … Read more

USPS: Priority Mail Express refund policy adjusted for the holidays

December 18, 2025 The Postal Service will implement a no-refund policy for Priority Mail Express packages shipped from Monday, Dec. 22, through Thursday, Dec. 25, under the following two conditions: • The one-day shipment was mailed between Dec. 22 and Dec. 25 and was delivered, and • Delivery was attempted or achieved within two business … Read more

USPS: Guidance for employees on group gifts and office gatherings

December 9, 2025 The Postal Service is reminding employees of federal ethics rules about group gifts and office gatherings. Here is some general guidance: • Group gift contributions. A group gift to a fellow employee — including a supervisor or higher-paid employee — is allowed for a special, infrequent occasion such as marriage, birth of … Read more

Want to be in a USPS TV commercial?

May 29, 2024 The Postal Service is inviting employees to audition for this year’s holiday advertising campaign. Employees who are selected to participate could be featured in a variety of ads, including TV commercials. The casting call is open to all employees. No prior acting experience is required. The USPS Employee Casting website has instructions on creating … Read more