We Are Spending $225 On Dad This Year

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We Are Spending $225 On Dad This Year

Father’s Day is on Sunday.  So if you haven’t made plans or gotten a gift yet . . . it’s go-time.

 

 

Here’s a quick look on what we’re spending on Dad in 2026, according to the National Retail Federation.

 

 

1.  Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 BILLION this year.  The previous record of $24 billion was set last year.

 

 

2.  Overall, 77% of people plan to celebrate Father’s Day this year.  And they expect to spend $226.58 on average, up from the previous record of $199.38 last year.

 

 

3.  The top people we’ll buy gifts for are:  a father or stepfather . . . a husband . . . a son . . . brother . . . friend . . . and grandfather.

 

 

4.  The most popular gifts people are buying are:  greeting cards . . . clothing . . . a special outing . . . gift cards . . . and personal care items.  (Those are fine, but here are some ideas for things Dad really wants.)

 

Photo by Steve DiMatteo on Unsplash

Courtesy of NRF

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