Big news for businesses: the USPS has confirmed there will be no postage price increase in January 2026! That means businesses can count on stable mailing costs through the first half of 2026.
In 2025, USPS surprised many by holding rates steady and not increasing them in January. This was the first time in years we didn’t see a mid-winter hike. Now, they’ve doubled down with another freeze for January 2026, meaning there is no USPS postage increase happening at the beginning of the year.
What This Means for Businesses
For organizations that depend on physical mail—law firms, HOAs, healthcare providers, financial services, and more—this pause brings some relief. Instead of bracing for another January increase, especially since we just had a price increase in July 2025, you’ll see postage pricing stay the same at least for the first half of 2026.
Why USPS Made This Decision
The Postal Service framed the decision as part of its Delivering for America 10-year plan, which balances financial stability with affordability. By holding off on January adjustments, USPS is giving businesses and individuals more breathing room while continuing to modernize operations.
“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,” Postmaster General David 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.”
Read the entire announcement here.
The next expected price review will come mid-2026, at which point USPS may adjust rates to account for inflation and operational costs.
How LetterStream Helps You Stay Ahead
At LetterStream, we know rate changes can create stress for businesses that depend on mail. Even when prices hold steady, it’s smart to optimize how you send letters. That’s where we help:
- No Post Office Runs: Upload documents online and let us handle the printing, addressing, and mailing—no wasted staff hours.
- Tracking & Proof: Digital dashboards provide real-time visibility into every letter, with delivery confirmations stored securely.
- Scalability: Whether you’re mailing one Certified notice or thousands of First-Class letters, the process is just as seamless.
Stable pricing is great news, but true savings come from smarter processes—and that’s where LetterStream gives you the edge.
Looking Ahead
So what should businesses do with this news?
- Take advantage of the pause. Use the next few months to evaluate mailing workflows.
- Plan for the future. Expect a mid-2026 adjustment and budget accordingly. Rumor has it that we should expect a postage increase come mid-2026 (usually in July).
- Adopt smarter tools now. Platforms like LetterStream help you save time and reduce errors regardless of USPS rates.
In other words, while the Postal Service has hit “pause” on price increases, it’s the perfect time for businesses to hit “go” on efficiency.
Celebrating No January 2026 Postage Increase
No postage increase in January 2026 is a welcome update for businesses that rely on the mail. It offers predictability, stability, and a chance to refocus on process improvements instead of cost increases, which is something to celebrate.
And when the next adjustment does come, you’ll be ready—because with LetterStream, sending mail online is always The Easiest, Fastest Way to Send Real Mail. To learn more, click here.
LetterStream offers bulk printing and mailing services allowing companies to send physical mail online. Whether it’s online Certified Mail, First-Class Mail, FedEx 2Day, or postcards, we give both small businesses and large corporations that time and freedom back to work on tasks that better serve the company. If you’re interested in creating a free account, you can do so, here.