Hold mail usps dates

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a "Hold Mail" service that allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address while you're away. Here are the details:

How to Hold Mail:

  1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Ship" tab.
  3. Enter your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
  4. Confirm your request and print a confirmation page.

Hold Mail Dates:

You can hold your mail for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 30 days. The hold period starts on the date you request and ends on the date you specify.

What Happens to Your Mail:

When you request to hold your mail, USPS will:

  1. Stop delivering mail to your address during the specified hold period.
  2. Hold your mail at the local post office for pickup or delivery to a designated address.
  3. Return undeliverable mail to the sender.

Pickup Options:

You can choose one of the following pickup options:

  1. Pickup at the Post Office: Go to the local post office during business hours to collect your held mail.
  2. Delivery to a Designated Address: Have your held mail delivered to a friend, family member, or neighbor's address.
  3. Forward to a New Address: Have your held mail forwarded to a new address.

Fees:

There is no fee to hold your mail, but if you choose to have it forwarded to a new address, you'll need to pay the applicable forwarding fee.

Important Notes:

By holding your mail, you can ensure that your mail is safe and secure while you're away, and you can pick it up or have it forwarded to a new address when you return.