Post offices will be closed nationwide on Monday to mark Columbus Day, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced.

USPS is modernizing its lobbies with smart lockers, self-service kiosks, and a new mobile app to enhance customer convenience and reduce wait times.

Instead of the usual twice-yearly increases in stamp prices, the U.S. Postal Service has decided to forego increasing the price of stamps — at least for January 2026. “The price of a stamp to mail a 1 ...

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