What are the top gifts for Father’s Day this year? RetailMeNot reveals 2022 trends (2024)

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What was the most popular Father's Day gift of 2022? ›

Father's Day is always celebrated on the third Sunday in June. Father's Day is the fourth-largest card-sending holiday in the United States, with 72 million cards exchanged annually. 50 percent of all Father's Day cards are purchased for dads.

T-shirts, magazines, his special vitamins, nuts, and HBC products will be part of his gifts from me on behalf of the kids. I would like to add a few gift cards to it, but so far it is coming along just great!

Many dads simply want some time to themselves while others want power tools, technology, or a nice home-cooked meal. But the main thing dads want is their families' love, appreciation, and respect.

Father's Day spending in 2023

This year, overall Father's Day spending rose by 14.5%, to $22.9 billion. The average spend per person among the 75% of consumers who said they planned on marking the occasion also surged—from $171.79 in 2022 to $196.23.

If you're wanting to surprise the father of your children this Father's Day, plan a romantic night or weekend getaway. It's another way to allow Dad to rest and relax! Parents need a break sometimes, too. So this Father's Day, give him the gift of travel.

Just make sure to slip the gift card into a nice greeting card so the gift is more personalized. We love buying gift cards at warehouse stores such as Sam's Club. Sam's Club offers discounts of up to 25% on select gift cards, so you can stretch your Father's Day budget even further in 2024.

“Thank you for being there every day with just the love and guidance I've needed. Everything you've taught me has stuck with me and I'm lucky to have a dad like you.” “Dad, you have given me the best things in life: Your time, your care, and your love. I am truly grateful to have you in my life.

Should you buy your son a Father's Day gift? ›

What a great question, and congratulations on a growing family! Gift giving is not an obligation, and it is certainly not mandatory to buy gifts for your adult sons on Father's Day.

Most Goodie Bag rewards are vanity item sets (66.6%) or Rotten Eggs (24.67%), with occasional paintings (7.4%). Costumes are mostly two or three pieces received together, and sell for 60 per piece.

Mother's Day is number four after “Back to College” (books, clothes and microwaves),“Winter Holidays” (AKA Christmas) and “Back to School” (K-12). Fathers clock in at number seven after all of the above plus Easter and Valentine's day.

Make a personalized apron or cutting board for the father who loves to cook. Or tug at the heartstrings of a sentimental softie with a DIY scrapbook full of familiar keepsakes. If Dad's an adventurer, emboss leather luggage tags to go along with his travel plans.

Three-quarters of consumers plan to celebrate Father's Day this year, which is on par with participation in recent years. Consumers expect to spend a record $196.23 on average, up from $171.79 last year and exceeding the previous record of $174.10 in 2021.