Postal Service Recommends 2026 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service advises customers to send mail and packages by the following dates: 2026 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States) USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17 … Read more

Postal Service ‘Roadeo’ is Coming to Norman, OK

Best driver competition is part of national postal logistics symposium

NORMAN, OK — Next week, the U.S. Postal Service will hold its annual logistics symposium in Norman, OK, in conjunction with the 2026 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Postal Service tractor-trailer operators, motor vehicle operators, and more than 300 logistics managers from across the country will gather Sept. 14 – 16 at the USPS National … Read more

USPS proposes temporary price changes for some package services

The proposed temporary adjustments would affect Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select prices.

August 25, 2026 The Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission, or PRC, about temporary price changes for some package services during the 2026 holiday shipping season. The planned changes would affect prices on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select. No other products or services would be … Read more

USPS Will be Closed in Observance of Labor Day, September 7

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Labor Day on Monday, September 7. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still visit usps.com to order stamps and free USPS boxes, and to access … Read more

USPS Will be Closed in Observance of Independence Day, July 4

June 26, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Monday, July 6. Post Offices will be open, and deliveries will occur as normal on Friday, July 3. Customers are reminded that … Read more

Here’s how the Postal Service is taking part in the nation’s 250th anniversary

The Declaration of Independence stamp release and local activities at more than 60 historical Post Offices are among the ways USPS is celebrating 250 years of America.

June 16, 2026 The Postal Service is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with special events, commemorative merchandise, a special postmark and more. One of the highlights will be the dedication of the Declaration of Independence stamp, which will take place at the B. Free Franklin Post Office in Philadelphia on July 4. The Postal Service is also encouraging customers … Read more

U.S. Postal Service Will be Closed in Observance of Juneteenth, June 19

June 5, 2026 Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Saturday, June 20. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices … Read more

DHL eCommerce and USPS enter $10 billion – plus, long‑term exclusive agreement

DHL eCommerce reaffirms exclusivity with its relationship with USPS for last-mile delivery in the United States Expanding the collaboration allows DHL eCommerce to strengthen its U.S. market position by fully leveraging its state-of-the-art first- and middle-mile network WESTON, FL — DHL eCommerce announced a new exclusive multi-year contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) … Read more