How to stop your mail for a week

A well-deserved break from the mail! Here's how to temporarily stop your mail delivery for a week:

USPS (United States Postal Service)

1. Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Shipping" tab.
2. Enter your mailing address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (in this case, a week).
3. Choose the reason for holding your mail (e.g., "Vacation" or "Moving").
4. Review and confirm your request.

USPS Mobile App

1. Download and open the USPS Mobile App.
2. Tap on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts to enter your mailing address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
3. Choose the reason for holding your mail and confirm your request.

Local Post Office

1. Visit your local post office and speak with a postal worker.
2. Inform them that you'd like to hold your mail for a week.
3. Provide your mailing address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
4. They will assist you with the process and provide a confirmation number.

Note: If you're holding your mail for an extended period, you may need to provide a forwarding address or make arrangements for mail pickup.

Other Options

• If you're a business owner, you can also use the USPS "Hold Mail" service for your business mail.
• If you're a military personnel or a student, you may be eligible for a temporary mail hold through the USPS "Military Mail Hold" or "Student Mail Hold" programs.

Remember to set up a mail hold at least 3 business days before your desired start date to ensure your mail is held.