2025 USPS Holiday Shipping Price Increases: Plan Ahead for Your Christmas Deliveries
Get a head start on your holiday shipping this year by sending out your gifts and letters early. The U.S. Postal Service has announced temporary price increases for certain package services during the holiday season. These price adjustments will be in effect from October 5, 2025, to January 18, 2026, for services like Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Parcel Select, and USPS Ground Advantage. The Postal Service aims to cover additional handling costs and align prices with industry standards. To ensure your packages arrive in time for Christmas, it is recommended to ship them by mid-December. Deadlines for shipping within the continental 48 states range from December 17 to December 20, depending on the service chosen. For shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories, deadlines fall between December 16 and December 20. Temporary price increases for select USPS services during the holiday season include adjustments for retail and commercial customers. Prices will vary based on the weight of the package and the shipping zone. Retail customers can expect price increases for Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Priority Mail Express services, while commercial customers will see adjustments for Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select services. Be sure to check the specific price increases for the services you plan to use to avoid any surprises during the holiday season.