Free tool
Holiday budget calculator
Add up what the season will really cost: gifts, food, travel, decorations and the small extras. Take off what you've already saved, and see how much to set aside each month and each payday until the holidays. Nothing is stored.
Save each month
$107
- Season total
- $1,060
- Still to save
- $960
- Every two weeks
- $49
- Gifts
- $420
- Gifts$420
- Food and hosting$250
- Travel$300
- Decorations$50
- Cards, wrap and extras$40
With 0 months left, there's no time to save: lower the budget to what you have rather than putting the difference on a card. Estimates only, based on the numbers you enter.
If the number looks too big
- Gifts are the easiest line to change. A gift exchange or a lower limit can halve it. See talking to family about gifts.
- Share the hosting. Ask guests to bring a dish. See hosting on a budget.
- Start earlier next year. The same total over twelve months is much easier. See the savings calendar.