Americans plan to spend $87 on Valentine's Day, down 44% from last year—what their 'ideal gift' looks like
- Posted on February 13, 2026
- By CNBC
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Americans plan to spend $87 on Valentine's Day, down 44% from last year—what their 'ideal gift' looks like

As budgets tighten, Americans are cutting their Valentine's Day spending on significant others by nearly half, according to a new survey.