Stamp prices will not go up this January. The United States Postal Service has confirmed that there will be no price increase for Market Dominant products, including First-Class Mail, in January 2026.
Postmaster General David Steiner recommended the move, and the governors of the Postal Service accepted it. The price of a stamp to mail a 1-ounce single-piece First-Class letter will stay the same in early 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. “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.”
The Postal Service said its operational strategies are focused on cost efficiency, service reliability, and productivity. It also said it is continuing to work toward the goals in its 10-year Delivering for America plan.
The agency stated that its mission is to provide a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week in a cost-effective and financially sustainable way, as required by law.
The Postal Service said it remains committed to cost-saving measures and keeping prices affordable. It noted that only a handful of countries offer a lower price for a domestic single-piece letter.
