U.S.: planned holiday spending 2015-2023

Consumers in the United States expected to spend on average roughly 1,530 U.S. dollars on others and themselves over the 2023 holiday season, over the categories of gifts, travel, and entertainment. This is an increase of around 100 dollars from the previous year.

Total consumers planed to spend on travel, gifts, and entertainment for themselves and others in the United States 2023 holiday season (in U.S. dollars)

Characteristic	Budget in U.S. dollars
2023	1,530
2022	1,430
2021	1,447
2020	1,187
2019	1,284
2018	1,250
2017	1,189
2016	1,121
2015	1,018

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Release date

August 2023

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2015 to 2023

Number of respondents

4,011*

Special properties

U.S. shoppers

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The full survey question was phrased as follows: "Thinking about the forthcoming holiday season, how much in total do you plan to spend on others and yourself in the following categories [gifts, travel, and entertainment]?"

* Respondent count in 2023.

Exact dates of the survey were not given.

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