WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will not raise stamp prices in January 2026, marking a rare pause in a series of recent increases, officials announced Thursday .

Postmaster General David Steiner said the decision applies to Market Dominant products, including First-Class Mail. The price of a stamp to mail a 1-ounce single-piece First-Class letter will remain unchanged until at least mid-2026.

“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 in a statement. “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.”

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