Long lines have been spotted at area post offices, as the countdown to Christmas continues.

The peak holiday season is from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.   

The United States Postal Service has raised prices for some package services for the holiday shipping season. The adjustments will affect prices on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select.

The changes will remain in place until Sunday, January 18, 2026.

It's the busiest season for shipping holiday packages. A deadline of December 17 is recommended for delivery of holiday packages by first-class mail arriving before Christmas Day, on December 25. The deadline for priority mail is December 18.   

City of Hartford's Postmaster Scott Roethke told WTKM that it's a busy time with high volume.

"We have been busy, it is that time of the year. We appreciate everyone's patience and how prepared they are with their packages. We also remind everyone, with all of the snow we received, to clear the area by your mailbox."

December 20 is the final day to ship Priority Express for delivery on Christmas Day.