How to stop us mail delivery for vacation

To stop mail delivery while you're on vacation, you can follow these steps:

Option 1: Online Hold

1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and sign in to your account.
2. Click on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts to schedule a mail hold.
3. Enter your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
4. Confirm your request and you're done!

Option 2: Phone Hold

1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
2. Tell the representative you'd like to hold your mail while you're on vacation.
3. Provide your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
4. Confirm your request and you're done!

Option 3: In-Person Hold

1. Visit your local post office and speak with a postal worker.
2. Let them know you'd like to hold your mail while you're on vacation.
3. Provide your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
4. Confirm your request and you're done!

Additional Tips:

• You can also request a "Vacation Hold" at your local post office, which will hold your mail for up to 30 days.
• If you have a PO Box, you can also request a hold on your PO Box mail.
• Keep in mind that mail holds only apply to regular mail delivery, not packages or special delivery items.
• If you're planning a long-term absence, you may want to consider forwarding your mail to a different address.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your mail is held while you're on vacation, and you won't have to worry about coming back to a mailbox full of mail!