Father’s Day Just Got More Expensive — Especially In New York

New Yorkers are going all-out for Father’s Day — and the average shopper is spending way more than you’d think. Here's what’s flying off the shelves.

Americans are expected to spend $24 billion this year for Father's Day.

Record Amount Of Father's Day Spending Predicted

According to the National Retail Federation, $24 billion in Father's Day spending would be a record, and is up 7 percent from last year.

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About 75 percent of people surveyed said they plan to celebrate Father's Day in some capacity on Sunday, June 15.

Consumers Plan to Spend an Average of $232 on Father's Day This Year

RetailMeNot tells Hudson Valley Post consumers plan to spend an average of $232 on Father's Day this year. That's actually down from $232 per shopper in 2024.

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RetailMeNot polled over 1,000 American adults to learn about their spending plans for Father's Day and gift choices.

Top Gift Choices

Below are the top gift choices.

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• Gift cards: 31%
• Greeting cards or letters: 28%
• Food and beverages (at home): 25%
• Food and beverages (at a restaurant/bar): 24%
• Clothing, including shoes and accessories: 22%
• Home improvement and gardening (e.g., drills, tool set, potting soil): 17%
• Handmade/DIY gift: 14%
• Sports, fitness, and outdoor recreation (e.g., baseball gloves, fishing gear, camping supplies): 14%
• Home appliances (e.g., slow cooker, grill): 12%
• Media to own (e.g., books, movies, games): 12%

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