eBay Updates US, UK Sellers On Holiday Shipping Rate Increases & Christmas Posting Dates
eBay is advising sellers in the US and UK about upcoming shipping rate increases and important post by dates in runup to peak holiday shopping season.
US
eBay posted an announcement about upcoming holiday shipping rate changes for the US in the eBay community forum, detailing what sellers can expect from USPS, UPS, and FedEx.
2025 Seasonal Carrier Rate Increases
USPS
USPS has announced peak season rates running from October 5, 2025, through January 18, 2026. Beginning October 5, eBay Labels rates will also be updated, and we’ll keep you informed with more details along the way.FedEx
FedEx announced peak season rates from September 29, 2025 through January 18, 2026.The Demand Surcharge is waived for the following services on eBay Labels through January 18, 2026: FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery® residential shipments, FedEx Ground Economy, FedEx 2Day®, FedEx Standard Overnight® and FedEx Priority Overnight®.
FedEx 2Day One Rate® surcharges begin on October 27, 2025. Packages will have a per package Demand Surcharge of $0.76 for Pak and Small Box, $0.74 for Medium Box and $0.72 for Large and Extra Large boxes.
Demand Additional Handling surcharges on eBay Labels are discounted for the following services for eBay Labels:
Demand Oversize surcharges will be assessed at FedEx published rates for the following services on eBay Labels:
UPS
UPS announced peak season rates from September 28, 2025 through January 17, 2026.A Demand Surcharge will apply to all UPS Ground, UPS Ground Saver®, and UPS Air packages on eBay Labels:
A Demand Surcharge will apply to packages that require Additional Handling and Large Packages for all domestic shipments on eBay Labels.
UK
eBay is also advising UK sellers of rate changes for Royal Mail coming in October.
Royal Mail changes coming October 2025
Royal Mail has announced that it’s updating its consumer postage prices, effective from 6 October 2025.
If you use the eBay labels platform, please expect to see pricing updated as follows:
Royal Mail will be adjusting the inclusive compensation level for consumer Tracked services.
As of October 6th 2025, the compensation amount will be reduced from £150 to £75.
See here for a full list of Royal Mail price changes in October 2025
And UK sellers are also being advised of latest posting dates to ensure Christmas delivery for Evri and Yodel, with Royal Mail still to be determined.
Royal Mail, Evri and Yodel latest posting dates for Christmas delivery 2025
As the busiest shopping period of the year approaches, we’ll keep you updated on the recommended last postage dates to help ensure your buyers receive their orders from you in time.
We’ll update this page with further information as the final shipping date from Royal Mail is confirmed, likely by the end of September 2025.
Estimated delivery dates (EDD) on eBay listings will be adjusted in accordance with the recommended last posting dates for Christmas deliveries...
...Please note that carrier last posting dates could be subject to change. We’ll continue to monitor services in the run-up to Christmas and make you aware of any changes.
How will these rate increases impact your eBay business this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!
