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What they actually want for Father’s Day, according to dads
YouGov says 58% of fathers want time with their kids, while Americans spent a record $24 billion on Father’s Day in 2025.
- Fifty-Eight percent of American dads prioritize time with their kids over traditional gifts, according to a YouGov poll. This preference reflects what fathers value most on Father's Day.
- Americans spent a record $24 billion on Father's Day in 2025, with the average shopper spending about $199. Despite this spending surge, nearly half of consumers claimed the holiday has become too commercial.
- A YouGov 2025 poll found 44% of dads want a homemade meal compared with 36% who prefer restaurants, though most fathers prefer not to be the one doing the cooking. Cooking at home wins.
- Some fathers desire solitude, with 19% wanting time alone and 15% preferring to do nothing at all. Russell Kirkland, a dad of two young adults, said he wants a "lockbox to put all the family's phones in for a day."
- Around 8 in 10 fathers say they enjoy parenting, which they consider their most important role. Father's Day serves as one of the few occasions when no one is keeping score.
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What they actually want for Father’s Day, according to dads
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