As of August 25, 2026 the United States Postal Service announced temporary price changes for the 2026 peak holiday season. This change is to help cover additional handling costs during the busy holiday season, so that packages are delivered successfully. The temporary price change has already been approved and takes effect on October 7, 2026 and ends January 17, 2027. The temporary price changes will “affect prices on the following retail and commercial domestic competitive parcels: Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM), USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select.” No other products or services will be impacted.