The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that there will be no January 2026 price increase for market-dominant categories of mail. Postmaster General David Steiner recommended delaying price adjustments until mid-year 2026, a move accepted by the USPS Board of Governors.
This includes:
- First-Class Mail
- Marketing Mail
- Periodicals
- Package Services Mail (Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail and Library Mail)
- Certain Ancillary Special Services
Postmaster Steiner emphasized the importance of balancing revenue needs with affordability: 鈥淲e continually strive to balance our pricing approach both to meet the revenue needs of the Postal Service and to deliver affordable offerings that reflect market conditions,鈥� Steiner said. 鈥淲e have therefore decided at this time to forgo a price change for First-Class Mail postage and other Market Dominant services until mid-year 2026.鈥澛�
We鈥檒l continue to keep you updated on USPS announcements, promotions and rate changes.
