Holiday Gift Budget Calculator
Plan your holiday gift budget.
Enter people on your list and budget per person to get a total and shopping timeline.
Holiday Gift Budget
Holiday gift budget planning:
Total Gift Budget = Number of People × Average Budget per Person
Extras (wrapping, cards, shipping) = Total × 15%
Grand Total = Total Gift Budget + Extras
Monthly Savings = Grand Total / Months Until Holiday
Average US holiday spending (2025):
- Per person overall: $850–$1,000 total
- Per gift recipient: $50–$100 average
- Wrapping & cards: $30–$50
- Shipping: $20–$40
Budget tips:
- Start saving in January — just $75/month covers $900 by December
- Set a firm per-person limit before shopping
- Track spending in a spreadsheet or app to avoid overspending