❄️2025 USPS Holiday Rates
Effective Oct 5, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026
USPS has announced temporary holiday rate increases for commercial parcels. We’ll also run a countdown on Instagram Stories so you’re reminded before rates kick in. ✨
Rates begin
Sun, Oct 5, 2025
Rates end
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Rate Changes Breakdown
Here’s a simplified look at what’s changing. For exact pricing, we recommend plugging your package info into Thryft Ship’s shipping form.
USPS Ground Advantage
Zones 1–4- 0–1 lb → +$0.30
- 2 lb → +$0.20
- 3–10 lb → No change
- 11–25 lb → +$0.75
- 26–70 lb → +$2.25
- 0–1 lb → +$0.35
- 2 lb → No change
- 3–10 lb → No change
- 11–25 lb → +$1.25
- 26–70 lb → +$5.50
- 0–3 lb → +$0.35
- 4–10 lb → +$0.75
- 11–25 lb → +$1.25
- 26–70 lb → +$5.50
Priority Mail
Zones 1–4- 0–2 lb → +$0.30
- 3–10 lb → No change
- 11–25 lb → +$0.75
- 26–70 lb → +$2.25
- 0–1 lb → +$0.70
- 2 lb → +$0.19 to +$0.35 (depending on zone)
- 3–10 lb → No change
- 11–25 lb → +$2.75
- 26–70 lb → +$6.50
- 0–3 lb → +$0.70
- 4–10 lb → +$1.25
- 11–25 lb → +$2.75
- 26–70 lb → +$6.50
Priority Mail Express
Zones 1–4- 0–3 lb → +$1.00
- 4–10 lb → +$1.50
- 11–25 lb → +$3.50
- 26–70 lb → +$8.95
- 0–3 lb → +$1.75
- 4–10 lb → +$3.95
- 11–25 lb → +$7.50
- 26–70 lb → +$13.00
Flat Rate Products
- Priority Mail Flat Rate: Large Flat Rate Boxes & APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Boxes → +$1.25
- Priority Mail Flat Rate: All other products → +$0.70
- Priority Mail Express Flat Rate: Envelopes → +$1.75
What This Means for You
You don’t need to do anything differently—Thryft Ship automatically applies USPS’s temporary holiday increases when you purchase labels.
You’ll still access discounted USPS pricing through Thryft Ship, even with the seasonal surcharges.
Planning ahead is the best way to keep costs down. If you can, ship early and consolidate orders where possible.
Quick Tips to Save
- Ship early to avoid peak congestion.
- Stick to 3–10 lb packages when possible—they’re not increasing.
- Use Media Mail for eligible items (like books) since rates aren’t changing.
- Check rates in Thryft Ship’s form to make sure you’re getting the best option before buying labels.
Final Note
These temporary surcharges are a USPS-wide policy—not unique to Thryft Ship. But by buying labels through us, you’ll always know you’re getting the lowest possible rates available. 💜
P.S. If you’re planning holiday drops, consider printing labels early in the week to avoid weekend bottlenecks. 📬
