U.S. Father's Day expenditure by category 2022

According to a survey on Father’s Day expenditures in the United States, consumers planned to spend a total of about 3.8 billion U.S. dollars on a special outing for Father's Day in 2022. Expenditures for the special day were expected to reach about 20 billion U.S. dollars in total that year.

Father’s Day spending by demographic

In 2021, certain groups of people in the United States planned to spend more on gifts for their fathers than others: for example, planned Father’s Day spending among male consumers was expected to come to a total of around 200 million U.S. dollars. In contrast, female consumers were estimated to spend about 145 million U.S. dollars in total. In addition, average expected spend for Father’s Day was highest among people living in the West compared to Americans living in other parts of the country.

What do American dads want?

When asked what presents they would like to receive during Father’s Day in 2021, fathers in the United States had wishes ranging from tools and hobby items, all the way to alcoholic beverages and breakfast in bed. About 30 percent of dads across the country were hoping for either a card or a special experience to enjoy with their families, making these the most popular options.