NRF has been conducting its annual St. Patrick’s Day survey for more than a decade to see how consumers will spend for and celebrate during the popular cultural holiday.
Historical Highlights
- 2018: St. Patrick’s day spending to hit record $5.9 billion
- 2017: St. Patrick’s Day spending to reach $5.3 billion
- 2016: St. Patrick’s Day expected to give retailers a spring boost
- 2015: Consumers ready to let go of winter with traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Results of the St. Patrick’s Day spending survey are released each year in early March.
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