The USPS said a postmark reflects the date an envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine — not the ...

If you're mailing any time-sensitive documents, you may want to mail it earlier than usual under the agency's new postmark rules.

A four-ounce package sent via USPS Ground Advantage will rise 21% from $4.20 to $5.09 starting January 18, 2026, part of ...

USPS stamp prices stay flat, but shipping costs rise in 2026. See how much more you’ll pay for Priority Mail and other services.

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

The upcoming changes to the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) postmark process, set to take effect in 2026, could significantly affect the timely delivery of important documents such as ballots and bills.

According to the USPS, the changes will take effect on Jan. 18, 2026. Priority Mail Service prices will increase by around ...

A USPS postmark is used to indicate the date when mail was dropped in a mailbox or submitted at the post office counter. Now, ...

On New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026, there is no mail delivery or collection, as the post office observes this day as a holiday.

Many users posted the claim along with a screenshot of a BlueSky user who wrote, "USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The 'official' date is when it ...

A technical tweak and rising shipping costs are quietly reshaping how Americans must plan mailings as 2026 approaches.