Usps vacation mail hold

The convenience of having your mail held while you're away on vacation!

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a service called "Vacation Hold" or "Mail Hold" that allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address while you're away. Here's how it works:

How to request a Vacation Hold:

1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Hold Mail" under the "Quick Tools" section.
2. Enter your address and the dates you'd like to have your mail held.
3. Choose the type of mail you'd like to hold (e.g., only packages, only letters, etc.).
4. Confirm your request and provide any additional information requested.

Alternative method:

1. Contact your local post office and speak with a postal employee.
2. Provide them with your address and the dates you'd like to have your mail held.
3. They will assist you with setting up the Vacation Hold.

What happens during a Vacation Hold:

• Your mail will be held at the post office for the specified dates.
• You can pick up your held mail at the post office during business hours.
• If you're unable to pick up your mail, you can have it forwarded to another address or have it returned to sender.

Important notes:

• You can request a Vacation Hold up to 30 days in advance.
• You can only hold mail for a maximum of 30 days.
• If you have a PO box, you can't use the Vacation Hold service. Instead, you'll need to contact the post office where your PO box is located to arrange for your mail to be held.
• If you have a package delivery scheduled during your hold period, it will still be delivered to your address.

By requesting a Vacation Hold, you can ensure that your mail is safe and secure while you're away on vacation. Happy travels!