Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open New Year's Day 2026? What to know

Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on New Year's Day? Here's what you need to know for Thursday, Jan. 1.

USPS changes postmark rules, price increase. See how this changes mail

The United States Postal Service has changed the postmark process going into 2026, which potentially could add late fees and penalties to parcels.

Postmarks may not reflect when mail was first accepted, Postal Service warns

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns ...
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How USPS Postmark Change Could Affect Mail Deadlines

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) implemented new procedures for dating mail on Dec. 24, postmarking letters and packages with ...

USPS raising prices in 2026. Here’s how much more you’ll pay

While stamp prices will stay the same for now, other U.S. Postal Service prices will increase in the new year. The USPS ...
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USPS changes postmark rules: Here’s why your mailed ballots, bills can arrive late in 2026

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

Are banks, UPS, FedEx and post offices open on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day? See what's closed

Only Thursday is a federal holiday, which impacts government offices and services. Here's what to know as we head into 2026.