USPS plans to raise shipping rates in 2026. Here's what you need to know.

If you have been waiting to send a package, you might want to do it before the new year.

The United States Postal Service has filed to increase the prices of its priority mail services beginning Jan. 18, a news release announced Friday.

The change would raise prices by about 6.6% for Priority Mail service, 5.1% for Priority Mail Express service, 7.8% for USPS Ground Advantage and 6% for Parcel Select.

The service filed the recommendations with the Postal Regulatory Commission, which will review the changes before they take effect.

USPS will not raise prices in January for mailing services and the price of a First-Class Mail stamp will not change, the agency said.

10-year plan

The increases would be part of the postal service’s 10-year "Delivering for America" plan.

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