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What Americans spend on Father's Day gifts

We read Father's Day as a record-setting occasion with shoppers chasing less generic gifts. NRF reported a record $24 billion in 2025, an average $199.38 per celebrant, and rising interest in subscription boxes and experiences.

U.S. data onlyPrimary sources onlyLast reviewed May 29, 2026

The numbers

Every figure, with the source named.

  1. $24B

    Father's Day 2025 expected spend

    NRF called Father's Day 2025 a record $24 billion, with shoppers leaning toward unique gifts, special memories, experiences, and subscription boxes.

    Source: National Retail Federation (Trade body), Father's Day 2025. View source

  2. $24B

    Father's Day 2025 expected spend

    Father's Day 2025 hit a record $24 billion, with 76% of U.S. consumers planning to celebrate and celebrants budgeting $199.38 on average.

    Source: National Retail Federation (Trade body), Father's Day 2025. View source

  3. 41%

    Father's Day shoppers planning to buy online

    NRF said online stayed the most popular Father's Day 2025 shopping destination, ahead of department, discount, specialty, and small-business stores.

    Source: National Retail Federation (Trade body), Father's Day 2025. View source

  4. 43%

    Father's Day shoppers open to subscription boxes

    Subscription boxes reached 43% of Father's Day shoppers in 2025, up from 34% in 2019, while gifts of experience climbed to 30%.

    Source: National Retail Federation (Trade body), Father's Day 2025. View source