USPS Announces Temporary Holiday Shipping Price Adjustments Effective October 5, 2025
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced temporary price changes for select package services during the 2025 holiday shipping season. These adjustments, approved by the USPS Board of Governors on August 7, will impact Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. No other products or services will be affected.
Pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission, the new rates will take effect at midnight Central Time on Sunday, October 5, 2025, and remain in place until midnight Central Time on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Why the Price Changes?
The temporary adjustments are designed to help USPS cover increased handling costs during the busiest shipping period of the year. They also align USPS retail and commercial pricing more closely with competitive market practices.
As part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan, the seasonal pricing strategy aims to strengthen USPS financially while ensuring its ability to provide reliable, six-day-a-week service nationwide.
Retail Price Changes Overview
Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 1–4
- $0.40 increase (0–3 lbs)
- $0.60 increase (4–10 lbs)
- $0.95 increase (11–25 lbs)
- $3.00 increase (26–70 lbs)
Priority Mail: Zones 5–9
- $0.90 increase (0–3 lbs)
- $1.45 increase (4–10 lbs)
- $3.25 increase (11–25 lbs)
- $7.00 increase (26–70 lbs)
Priority Mail Flat Rate
- $1.45 for large flat-rate boxes
- $0.90 for all other flat-rate products
USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 5–9
- $0.50 increase (0–3 lbs)
- $1.00 increase (4–10 lbs)
- $2.00 increase (11–25 lbs)
- $5.75 increase (26–70 lbs)
Priority Mail Express
- Increases range from $1.10 to $16 depending on weight and zone
Commercial Price Changes Overview
Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 1–4 and Parcel Select
- $0.30 increase (0–3 lbs)
- $0.45 increase (4–10 lbs)
- $0.75 increase (11–25 lbs)
- $3.00 increase (26–70 lbs)
Priority Mail: Zones 5–9
- $0.70 increase (0–3 lbs)
- $1.25 increase (4–10 lbs)
- $2.75 increase (11–25 lbs)
- $6.50 increase (26–70 lbs)
Priority Mail Flat Rate
- $1.25 for large flat-rate boxes
- $0.70 for all other flat-rate products
USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 5–9
- $0.35 increase (0–3 lbs)
- $0.75 increase (4–10 lbs)
- $1.25 increase (11–25 lbs)
- $5.50 increase (26–70 lbs)
Priority Mail Express
- Increases range from $1.00 to $13.00 depending on weight and zone
More Information
Customers can view the complete USPS price filing on the Postal Regulatory Commission website, or review updated price tables on the Postal Explorer website.
