How long can you pause mail

The length of time you can pause mail delivery depends on the postal service and the type of mail you're pausing. Here are some general guidelines:

USPS (United States Postal Service)

• You can pause mail delivery for a specific period, such as a vacation or business trip, by filling out a "Hold Mail" request form on the USPS website or by contacting your local post office.
• The hold period can range from 3 to 30 days, depending on your needs.
• If you need to pause mail delivery for an extended period, you can request a "Vacation Hold" which can be up to 30 days.
• After the hold period ends, your mail will be delivered as usual.

Canada Post

• You can pause mail delivery by filling out a "Hold Mail" request form on the Canada Post website or by contacting your local post office.
• The hold period can range from 3 to 60 days, depending on your needs.
• If you need to pause mail delivery for an extended period, you can request a "Long-Term Hold" which can be up to 60 days.
• After the hold period ends, your mail will be delivered as usual.

Other countries

• The length of time you can pause mail delivery varies depending on the country and postal service. For example:
  • In the UK, you can pause mail delivery for up to 3 months using the Royal Mail's "Hold Mail" service.
  • In Australia, you can pause mail delivery for up to 3 months using Australia Post's "Hold Mail" service.
  • In Germany, you can pause mail delivery for up to 2 months using Deutsche Post's "Mail-Hold" service.

It's always a good idea to check with your local post office or postal service website for specific information on pausing mail delivery and the length of time you can hold your mail.