The holiday season may feel a few months away, but if your business relies on USPS shipping, it’s time to prepare. Beginning in just 1month, October 5, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will introduce temporary peak season surcharges on select package services.
These surcharges impacting USPS Ground Advantage, Parcel Select, and Priority Mail are designed to offset the extra handling, staffing, and transportation costs USPS faces during its busiest time of year.
But these surcharges won’t immediately disappear after the holidays. They’ll remain in effect through mid-January 2026 covering the period when customers cash in their holiday gift cards and post-season returns hit their peak.
What Businesses Need to Know
- Services Impacted: USPS Ground Advantage, Parcel Select, Priority Mail
- Effective Timeline: October 5, 2025 – mid-January 2026
- Why Extended? Increased order volume from gift card redemptions and returns after Christmas keep shipping activity high well into January.
Why This Matters for E-Commerce & Retail Brands
While these surcharges are temporary, the impact on your operations can be significant:
- Higher costs during your busiest quarter – Margins can shrink if you don’t plan ahead.
- Extended timeline – This isn’t just about holiday orders. Post-Christmas returns and gift card purchases will be affected too.
- Customer expectations remain high – Even with added costs, customers still expect fast, affordable delivery and easy returns.
How Point2Point Global Helps You Stay Ahead
We understand that peak season challenges require smart, proactive planning. Our solutions are built to help you:
➡️ Plan for rising costs – Adjust strategies to minimize surcharge impacts.
➡️ Optimize fulfillment – Balance domestic and international shipping volumes for efficiency.
➡️ Deliver reliably – Keep customers happy with transparent, on-time delivery, even during the busiest months.
By working with P2P, you can turn seasonal challenges into opportunities to strengthen your logistics strategy.
Get Ahead of Peak Season Now
The clock is ticking. With USPS surcharges just weeks away, now is the time to finalize your shipping strategy. A proactive approach can help you stay on budget, protect your margins, and deliver the experience your customers expect.
📩 Contact us today to prepare for a smooth, profitable holiday season, no matter what
challenges come your way.
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