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.

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.

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?

USPS announced these price changes, but the new prices will officially go into effect this week, as priority mail, priority mail express service, ground advantage, and parcel select are all seeing price increases of more than 5 percent.

Here's what to know about 2026 Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps and USPS shipping rates

In 2014, the United States Postal Service (USPS) began replacing its fleet of delivery vehicles. In the almost 12 years since, only about 6 percent of its 51,500 custom-built delivery vehicles have been delivered.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and California Senator Alex Padilla, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, have raised concerns with recent developments by the U.S. Postal Service affecting postmark practices,

Oregon's senators are raising concerns about a recent rule change under the United States Postal Service that could delay mail-in ballots during election season.