The postal service previously announced that priority mail would increase by 6.6 percent on January 18. Meanwhile, the priority main express service is surging 5.1 percent, ground advantage is climbing by 7.8 percent, and parcel select by 6 percent.

Postmark dates for mail sent through the USPS may no longer match when you mail items due to operational changes. Manual postmarks will still be available at retail locations for free.

USPS makes more changes to cut costs, improve service in 2026. Know how postmarks work to avoid late fees on bills, taxes. When do price changes start?

PORTLAND — A group of mostly Democratic U.S. senators sent a letter Thursday to the U.S. Postal Service, voicing concern that mail processing changes could affect postmark dates for mail-in ballots during an election year that will determine control of Congress.

The USPS announced proposed price increases for Priority Mail Service, Priority Mail Express Service, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select starting in January in a notice filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission on Nov. 14. According to the USPS, the changes will take effect on Jan. 18, 2026.

The U.S. Postal Service's new postmark process could lead to late fees and penalties when mailing time-sensitive documents if you wait too long.

Letters and packages will now be marked with the date they are processed at one of its facilities, as opposed to the day they are dropped off.

Rain or shine, Texans rely on the mail, but major changes at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) could soon affect how quickly those envelopes arrive. The Bexar County Elections Department notified residents of the change, as it could affect those who mail vote-by-mail ballots or other deadline-sensitive items, including property tax payments.

The U.S. Postal Service says it delivered mail and packages faster this holiday season while customer satisfaction climbed across the board. USPS reported that mail items and packages arrived in an average of 2.