Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers, and Americans love to celebrate it.
U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average of $143.56 on Valentine’s Day, an increase from last year’s $136.57.
Total spending is expected to reach $19.6 billion, up from $18.2 billion last year. The numbers are the second-highest in 15 years, surpassed only by the record $146.84 and $19.7 billion in 2016.
I hope you’re going to have a great celebration with your partner – perhaps dinner at a nice restaurant and a glass of wine. About 35 percent of U.S. consumers will be having an evening out on Valentine’s Day, for a total of $3.7 billion spent.
If you’re single and feeling lonely, take action to change your mood. See “Five Fun Things You Can Do If You’re Single on Valentine’s Day” and “How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone.”
If you’re depressed on Valentine’s Day, see “Dealing With Valentine’s Day Depression.”
