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: “We 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,” Steiner said. “We 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.”
We’ll continue to keep you updated on USPS announcements, promotions and rate changes.
