Holiday and Seasonal Trends

Since 2003, NRF has partnered with Prosper Insights & Analytics to gauge consumers’ spending intentions and celebration plans for American holidays — from Valentine’s Day to Christmas — and milestone events like Graduation and Back to School.

Top shopping holidays

Holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones — and also a time to shop. NRF surveys consumers on their spending on holidays and seasonal events throughout the year.

See how the holidays stack up in terms of spending in this chart.

Children opening holiday gifts.

Winter Holidays

All of NRF's holiday resources in one place. Find links to the latest news, consumer spending surveys, historical data and planning guides for the retail industry's busiest season.

Tax Returns

Find out what this year’s annual tax return survey found about expectation of refunds.

Easter

NRF's annual Easter survey collects consumer data about the spring holiday.

Mother's helping children paint Easter eggs.

Graduation

NRF's annual graduation survey looks at how Americans expect to spend on graduation gifts each year.

Graduates tipping their caps.
A mother with kids.

Mother's Day

NRF has been conducting its annual Mother’s Day survey since 2003 to see how Americans will celebrate “mom” on her special day each spring.

A father and daughter by the ocean.

Father's Day

NRF has been conducting its annual Father’s Day survey since 2003 to see how Americans celebrate “dad” on his special day.

Looking for more data on general consumer spending?

Try NRF’s original research for a broader look at the industry.