Post office vacation mail hold
The convenience of having your mail held at the post office while you're away on vacation!
Here's how to set up a mail hold at the post office:
Online Method:
- Visit the USPS website (www.usps.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Ship" tab.
- Enter your address and the dates you'd like to have your mail held.
- Confirm your request and you're done!
Phone Method:
- Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
- Tell the representative that you'd like to set up a mail hold for your address.
- Provide your address and the dates you'd like to have your mail held.
- Confirm your request and you're done!
In-Person Method:
- Visit your local post office and speak with a postal worker.
- Let them know that you'd like to set up a mail hold for your address.
- Provide your address and the dates you'd like to have your mail held.
- Confirm your request and you're done!
Important Notes:
- You can set up a mail hold for up to 30 days.
- You can also request that your mail be forwarded to a different address for a fee.
- If you have a PO box, you'll need to contact the post office where your PO box is located to set up a mail hold.
- If you're planning to be away for an extended period, you may want to consider setting up a mail forwarding service instead of a mail hold.
By setting up a mail hold, you can ensure that your mail is safely stored at the post office while you're away, and you won't have to worry about it accumulating in your mailbox or being stolen. Happy travels!